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Sweet Spot in Town
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…]
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Hasta La Vista, Manana’s
Ridge and Midvale won’t be the same again: after 15 years, Johnny Mananas has shuttered for good. Neighbors chime in with comments & memories of this popular Mexican restaurant with the giant chili on top. [more…]
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Run For Their Lives
Blood cancer affects thousands of Philadelphians a year — including a former Murphy’s regular now facing his second battle. This year’s Murphy Mile raised $1800 for patient support & awareness with a guerrilla-style sprint thru the neighborhood. [more…]
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Great Heads for Business
Say hello to two driven bosses doing their best to beautify the Falls, one enviable mane at a time. Recent financial headlines announced the number of women-owned businesses has been skyrocketing. Top industries include pets, healthcare, and — [more…]
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Fresh New Lens on East Falls Instagram
Why are Caity MacLeod’s local images so sharp and haunting? A recent transplant from the suburbs, she’s in a “honeymoon” stage with our color, geometry and architecture. Fascinating images, only on EFL’s Instagram. [more…]
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So Close You Can Tap It
*UPDATE 11/16/16* Wissahickon Brewing Company needs zoning adjustments for their tasting room. The Gills go before neighbors in tonight’s East Falls zoning & land use meeting. Join us at Down’s Hall on Philly U’s campus at 7pm [more…]
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Bagging Hunger on Fox Street
Firefighters, politicians, and a local newscasting icon team up to fight hunger. [more…]
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Back to School: Good Neighbor Edition
The East Falls community council is back in session, but it seems some neighbors still have a lot to learn. We admit that our favorite part of EFCC meetings is when things go off topic and it [more…]
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BANNED JOVI?
A recent Philly Magazine article claims to know the reason behind Billy Murphy’s famous Bon Jovi ban — but we’ve got other suspicions… [more…]
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East Falls to the Rescue
Local business owner learns first-hand what it means to be part of our can-do community. [more…]