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Halloween Memories from the Falls

October 12, 2015 Russ Gardner, Sr. 1

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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Throwback Thursday: Movin’ On Up, East Falls Style

July 9, 2015 Steve Fillmore 0

Uppers, lowers, and a quick history of moving up in East Falls [more…]

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True Story: The Bike Race Block Party in East Falls

June 9, 2015 Gina Snyder 0

East Falls without the bike race? Before 2003, Kelly Drive in our area was a dead zone. EFDC’s Gina Snyder tells how our Block Party took on a life of its own. [more…]

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EAST FALLS MEMORIES: “Up the Nuts” by Russ Gardner, Sr.

February 17, 2015 Russ Gardner, Sr. 8

Guest Blogger Russ Gardner, Sr returns with wintry stories about our neighborhood’s beloved sledding hill, with pics & video from this President’s Day snow storm. [more…]

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GUEST BLOGGER: Russ Gardner, Sr “Growing Up in East Falls”

January 3, 2015 Carolyn Fillmore 20

Russ Gardner Sr’s very personal memories growing up in East Falls during the 1950’s. [more…]

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Jingle Bells on East Drive

December 24, 2014 Steve Fillmore 2

Sleighing in the 19th century, Fairmount style. [more…]

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Ghost of Business Past: Len’s Sportswear

December 22, 2014 Steve Fillmore 0

Bobos, boxing, and bargain basement fashion at the corner of Bowman and Cresson. [more…]

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Throwback Thursday: Calvitti Company

December 18, 2014 Steve Fillmore 0

A family business, a neighborhood fixture — the Calvitti Company guys take us back to the good old days on Scotts Lane. [more…]

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Throwback Thursday: McDevitt Flashback to 1981

December 11, 2014 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Coach McNic let us walk off (temporarily) with some really cool pics and mementos from McDevitt, including this program from East Falls’ Sports Association’s 5th Annual awards banquet, Sunday February 1st, 1981 — at Riverside [more…]

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Throwback Thursday: Creswell Street

December 4, 2014 Carolyn Fillmore 1

The lasting impression of the Creswell name on East Falls [more…]

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