Articles by Carolyn Fillmore

The new owners of the old “EPPI” property aims to include off-leash play space in upcoming renovations. (A community garden, too!) [more…]

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…]

By now, you’ve heard the news that Monaco bought Princess Grace’s childhood home. Today, Prince Albert stopped by the Kelly Family homestead on Henry Avenue — he’s officially a Fallser, folks! Allow us to suggest some local links fit for our royal new neighbor. [more…]

Attention craft beer fans: Phila Zoning has approved Wissahickon Brewing Company’s new tasting room on Schoolhouse lane. Looks like they’re celebrating with a giveaway! Head to WBC’s Facebook page to enter to win.  (But wow there [more…]

FUN FACT: That lifelong Fallser you know probably has at least one nickname that everyone else who grew up here knows him by. Oh, how you’ll tank our insanely local quiz! And wow, the hair in these yearbook pics… [more…]

Trolley Car Cafe seeks new or gently-used coats of all kinds for infants, children, teens, and adults for its annual coat drive, now in full swing. Got an extra coat you never wear? Kids outgrow [more…]

Obstacles? Ha! For students at Pinnacle Parkour, every impediment is an opportunity to grow stronger, swifter, smarter. (As featured on Fox29) [more…]

COOKIES! COOKIES! COOKIES! Right now. On Ridge. We popped by Famous Fourth for a chat an owner about plans for their new bakery in the old liquor store. [more…]