Politics
Smaller Legislature, Better Results?
A part-time legislature could lead to more efficient government for our state. [more…]
Year: 2016
East Falls crime report
October 2016
10/29 Theft 4300 Kelly Drive 12:40PM Offender approached complainant from behind and stole her bike while it was parked. Offender rode northbound. Description: Black male, between 16 and 20 years old, 5’7”, blue hoodie, gray [more…]
Pets and wildlife
Top Halloween Tips for Fido
How to get your best friend through the scary season by local dog trainer Leigh Siegfried of Opportunity Barks. [more…]
Food and Drink
Ringstetten: The Recap
If you missed out on East Falls’ Oktoberfest, no worries — Caity MacLeod’s candid, personal pics bring this party to life! The first Castle on Tap slid us back in time, showcased a future brewery, [more…]
Uncategorized
October Music Scene
Favorite concert picks this month from local rocker Caitlyn Grabenstein. [more…]
Development
Turning Japanese on Kelly Drive
After a setback at Civic Design Review last Wednesday, what’s next for the development of the old Japanese banquet hall site on Kelly Drive? UPDATE: PlanPhilly’s recap of Nov 30th’s Civic Design Review. The next step [more…]
Reviews
Behind the Tap: Fall’s to the Wall
Pow! We’re in the thick of pumpkin beer season! Let local brew guru Jon Kennedy help you navigate Autumn’s spiciest ales & lagers with grace and daring. [more…]
Reviews
Clucking Good Chicken on Ridge
Foghorn’s menu might be small, but their thickly-battered, deeply-fried and boldly-seasoned chicken brings big flavor to East Falls. Try. The. Sandwich. [more…]
Pets and wildlife
Fox in the Graveyard! (And around East Falls)
Autumn Wildlife Update! Local fox activity increases this month as Spring’s kits enter adolescence, aka “the October Crazies.” Look out for dramatic behavior changes in our furry neighborhood friends. Neighbors have been reporting an uptick in fox [more…]
Fiction
Spooky East Falls: A Wissahickon Witness
Happy Halloween, Fallsers! And beware dark paths where perhaps the ghosts of long-gone inhabitants remain, ever-watchful. One jogger’s tale of an eerie encounter before sunrise. [more…]