UPDATE MAY 2018: Prince Albert gives interview to NBC Today saying the Kelly House will remain a residence, crushing hopes for public access. UPDATE FEBRUARY 2017: The Prince has big plans for the family home, [more…]
Two Fallsers return to their old stomping grounds (Krail & Ridge Ave), and take us on a neighborhood tour through their eyes. Photos, memories, old friends — and new — on a day trip spent with [more…]
One interesting revelation from this week’s McMichael Playground debate at Gustine Rec Center: I don’t think we’re fighting about a playground, guys. UPDATE 2017: McMichael Park’s playground has been green-lit & funded but the controversy [more…]
Ever wonder about McDevitt’s murals? In our first “Fallser Friday,” we get schooled on an East Falls Sports Association legend, Mike Dooney aka “Monzone” (and his faithful dog Gandolf!) [more…]
BOOM! Larry Benjamin blows up local social media again — recounting experiences with neighborhood racism, and tangling with “Mo” from the peanut gallery NextDoor. A brutally frank conversation between two sides of the race divide in East Falls. If you’ve been [more…]
This fascinating exhibit showcases the evolution of the wedding dress, featuring a reproduction of Grace Kelly’s world-famous gown. (Gutman Library, May 1 – June 24 2016) [more…]
Look up — Falls of Schuykill library’s weathervane has fins instead of feathers! Up close ‘n personal with East Falls’ catfish cupola, including the question on everyone’s mind: What’s the deal with fish around here? A neat quirk [more…]
Philly author & photographer Joe Minardi’s neighborhood tours are a fun way to learn about history, architecture, and photography in a relaxed, friendly group. If you think East Falls is photogenic in Autumn, wait’ll you see us decked out for the Holidays! [more…]
Grab your camera for a fun, informal tour of pretty houses framed in brilliant autumn scenery. Local historian & photographer Joe Minardi leads, rookie shutterbug Carolyn Fillmore runs sweep. SUN OCT 25 11am from McMichael Park. [more…]
Stolen furniture, penny candy, and other Halloween memories from Russ Gardner in his latest story about growing up in East Falls. [more…]
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