Schools and kids
East Falls Dodges Bullet (Taxpayers Not So Much)
Local break-down of Philly.com’s 3-part report on our city’s corrupt & unsustainable charter school system. [more…]
Articles by Steve Fillmore
Businesses and organizations
Halfball for All at Frank’s Pizza Tourney
Swing batter, batter — “half”-ing a ball at East Falls’ annual halfball tournament. [more…]
Art & Entertainment
Setting Summers at the Shore
Midvale resident Mark Havens’ haunting photos of off-season Wildwood hotels (as featured in the NY Times) [more…]
Development
Watershed Ordinance Puts Brakes on PhilaU Parking Garage
(ed NOTE: this letter was used as reference in a more detailed article posted September 20th — FULL ARTICLE HERE). “Don’t pave paradise and put up a parking lot!” A letter to the East Falls [more…]
Local faces
Neighbor with Giant Connections Delivers
New Krail Street kitchen courtesy of local Gentle Giant reps [more…]
Businesses and organizations
Modern Convenience, Old-School Service
New East Falls Pharmacy on Conrad delivers to your door, coordinates healthcare benefits [more…]
Development
Keeping up with Councilman Jones and the PhilaU Plan
Touring the PhilaU campus to better understand its development plan. [more…]
Local news
Y’all Ready for This?!
Pope Alert! Rental tips for your East Falls pad and a simple way to see the Holy Father. [more…]
Businesses and organizations
Cool Beans on Stanton Street
LETS DO THIS — Historic corner of Ridge & Stanton could make a fantastic community coffeeshop! [more…]
East Falls history
Throwback Thursday: Movin’ On Up, East Falls Style
Uppers, lowers, and a quick history of moving up in East Falls [more…]