Businesses and organizations
Get a Loom!
Everyone’s doing it — weaving puts your hands to work, quiets the mind, and connects you to a rich tapestry of local history and new friends. [more…]
Articles by Carolyn Fillmore
Development
Keep Moving, Kids
Does East Falls deserve a special exception to the ZBA’s special exceptions for group homes in residential areas? UPDATE 6/18: KenCrest’s plans for a transitional care home move forward despite Community Council opposition. Kencrest’s attorney confirms [more…]
Pets and wildlife
Introducing: Praiseworthy Pets
A trainer who does all the work for you? We’re intrigued… And putting our own dog to the test! [more…]
Local faces
Faces of East Falls
These are the people in our neighborhood! East Falls’ favorite photographer gets up close ‘n personal with neighbors who share their hobbies, happy places, and secrets for enjoying life as a Fallser. Can a bar [more…]
Neighborhood councils
RAH Revival Continues
A rehab Renaissance nextdoor. The neighborhood around Ridge, Allegheny, and Hunting Park — aka RAH — has been undergoing a growth spurt lately, not limited to new construction from outside developers. Older homes, too, are [more…]
Local faces
Westward, HO!
A Fallser in New Mexico! Because life’s an adventure, and who knows what the New Year will bring… [more…]
Development
Nosy Neighbor Report: Redeemer Renovations
“Dear East Falls Local, what is going on in the old Redeemer church building? I WANNA SEEEEE!!!!!” Well okay, then. Let’s have a look, shall we? If you’ve followed us for any length of time, [more…]
East Falls history
2017: The Year in Review
Time flies, Fallsers – another year’s behind us. Before we turn the page on 2017, let’s take a look back at some highlights from the neighborhood. JANUARY Fish sculpture returned to Inn Yard Park. NewCourtland [more…]
Development
Ken-Crest Plans November 2017
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Development
There’s No Place Like Home
Is East Falls the kind of community that would welcome a home for sick kids by our favorite residential park? UPDATE 6/18: KenCrest’s plans for a transitional care home move forward despite Community Council opposition, [more…]