East Falls crime report
July 2016
7/31 Theft 4501 Kelly Drive 7PM Unknown person(s) smashed passenger-side window and stole two backpacks and personal items. Value: $50
Month: July 2016
Businesses and organizations
Fly, Fallsers, Fly!
Whether you’re training for a race or just jogging for funzies, East Falls Flyers welcomes “hashers” of all paces for a new social running group coming together this Summer. For awhile now, the runners we knew would often [more…]
East Falls history
Peeking with Petrone: the Kelly House
UPDATE MAY 2018: Prince Albert gives interview to NBC Today saying the Kelly House will remain a residence, crushing hopes for public access. UPDATE FEBRUARY 2017: The Prince has big plans for the family home, [more…]
Businesses and organizations
Catching Up with New Courtland
What’s New Courtland been doing at the old Eastern PA Psychiatric Institute on Henry Avenue? And what’s next? [more…]
Pets and wildlife
Foster Homes Needed!
If you can open your home to a dog in need, you’ll save more than just his life. Every foster placement frees up desperately-needed shelter space during this high-intake period. Even just a little time [more…]
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Cirque du Schuylkill
This weekend’s Invisible River festival celebrates the Schuylkill from the water, the banks, and mid-air. In 2010, Alie Vidich’s first river-based performance took place at St. Peter’s Island in the Schuylkill. It consisted of 9 performers [more…]
Pets and wildlife
Dog Paddle 101: Creek Fun for Everyone
Explore our cool, shady Wissahickon this weekend on a very special Pack Walk with East Falls’ trainer Leigh Siegfried (Opportunity Barks). We’re headed to “Dog Beach” for free play and great tips for fun, safe, splash time with your [more…]
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Mural, Mural on the Wall
Neighbors, politicians, and mural artist Felix St. Fort come together to celebrate a bright new corner of Allegheny West. [more…]
Local faces
EFL Traveler: Holiday Road
Penn Street resident goes Clark Griswold on epic cross country journey. EF Local goes along for the ride. [more…]
East Falls history
You Can Go Home Again
Two Fallsers return to their old stomping grounds (Krail & Ridge Ave), and take us on a neighborhood tour through their eyes. Photos, memories, old friends — and new — on a day trip spent with [more…]