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…]
Browsing A&P’s amazing collection of childhood memory-triggers with our Fallser friend Paula Holesworth Dougherty. [more…]
Uppers, lowers, and a quick history of moving up in East Falls [more…]
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…]
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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