Outdoors
Fly, Eagles, Fly: Birds of Prey Return to Schuylkill Riverbanks
Natural predators flock to area with return of native fish populations. [more…]
Year: 2016
Local faces
East Falls, Into the StratISphere
East Falls shines as a technology hub thanks to our resident industry trailblazer. We catch up with Felicite Moorman for some insights into tech, East Falls, and what’s next for that Little Red Cafe on Midvale. [more…]
Businesses and organizations
No More Threat on Calumet
A local contractor smooths out a dangerous situation. [more…]
Development
Dog Park’s a “Done Deal” at NewCourtland
The new owners of the old “EPPI” property aims to include off-leash play space in upcoming renovations. (A community garden, too!) [more…]
Development
SPIN or Get Off the Pot
UPDATE, DECEMBER 14, 2016: Philadelphia’s City Council passed Philadelphia University’s Master Plan, and then Mayor Kenney signed & approved their institutional zoning (SPIN). It’s a done deal, folks! Congratulations to PhillyU and to the overwhelming majority of neighbors [more…]
Politics
Who Is Qualified to Serve?
Some little known facts about running for office from Rep. DeLissio. [more…]
Uncategorized
East Falls Twelfth Night
Mark your calendars. This January a multi-denominational faith-based event welcomes Falls newcomers.The holidays are over after New Years. The pressure of activities is finally slowing. But wait! Christmas is twelve days long! Remember the song! [more…]
Reviews
Santa’s Holiday Sixer
Beer lovers on your list will enjoy our Guest Contributor’s top picks for the Holiday Season. [more…]
East Falls crime report
December 2016
12/26 Burglary 5400 Wissahickon Ave. (Apartment complex) 3PM Complainant arrived at location (her secondary residence) to find 2nd and 3rd floors ransacked with items strewn about in every room. Offender(s) entered residence by rear deck, [more…]
Development
What’s After Manana’s?
Johnny Manana’s is gone, but Gina Snyder of the EFDC believes the future looks bright at the corner of Ridge and Midvale. [more…]