Schools and kids
Natural Born Learners
No lesson plans, no grades, no academic tracks. At a small education center in Germantown, the kids lead their own learning. [more…]
Articles by Steve Fillmore
East Falls crime report
December 2018
12/28 Theft 4000 Gypsy Ln. Apt. 7XX 4PM Complainant states that an unknown perpetrator stole his passport, his wife’s passport, and his daughter’s passport from his apartment at the listed location. There was no forced [more…]
Art and entertainment
Joy to the World
We could all use some hope for the holidays and local musician Joy Ike’s new release delivers an album about “dreaming beyond what you can actually see.” [more…]
Development
New Exec at EFDC Resigns
The East Falls Development Corp.’s new Director hit the ground running last year… and flamed out this one. [more…]
East Falls crime report
November 2018
11/30 Theft 3000 West Schoolhouse Ln. 4:49PM Complainant, Security Director, states student left her school-issued laptop in her unattended bookbag on the floor of the lobby during a basketball game. Video shows offender sitting next [more…]
Development
New Loan on Life
Pilot loan program funds historic revitalization initiative on Germantown Avenue. [more…]
East Falls crime report
October 2018
10/14 Theft 2929 W. Schoolhouse Ln. 6PM Multiple incidents. Broken windows to 28 separate automobiles with several thefts. Value: $7,138 10/10 Burglary 32XX Midvale Ave. 9:15PM Complainant returned to the listed location (second residence) and [more…]
Art and entertainment
Meet Minka
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll wonder why. This Q&A explains all about the band that will be knocking your socks off this EFTOBERFEST. [more…]
Art and entertainment
All Jazzed Up
A perfect summer night, a fine barbeque feast, and a swinging jazz band made RAH’s first Jazz Fest a big hit. When it comes to jazz festivals, the first time was the charm for the [more…]
East Falls crime report
September 2018
9/25 Theft 2967 West Schoolhouse Ln. 3PM Unknown person(s) gained entry into complainant’s white 2018 Chevy van and stole a black Canon camera. No signs of forced entry. Value: $600 9/15 Theft 4201 Henry Ave. [more…]