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ART ALERT: Friends of Barnes

July 20, 2017 Carolyn Fillmore 0

55 reasons to love local art! Thanks to an East Falls collector following in Albert Barnes’ footsteps. OMG, guys. Turns out, East Falls is sitting on what may be the biggest collection of art by [more…]

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History Matters: Putting on the Ritz at Alden Park

June 26, 2017 Joseph Minardi 12

After a $70+ million restoration, Alden Park Apartments now recalls its heyday in the 1920’s, when its lush grounds and dramatic vistas were once a playground for the well-to-do. [more…]

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Springtime menace: Floods and freshets on the Schuylkill River

March 25, 2017 Steve Fillmore 0

Springtime on the Schuylkill in the 19th century could be extremely hazardous because of sudden ice thaws known as freshets. [more…]

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Kids, Today

March 8, 2017 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Chestnut Hill jewelry shop owner looks back fondly on her days sharing a Bowman St. rowhome with college friends in the 90’s. [more…]

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Fallser Flashback: John Lennox

February 27, 2017 Steve Fillmore 0

Going old school with one Fallser’s pics and memories from the old neighborhood. Stanton street’s own John Lennox shares some childhood memories in this edition of Fallser Flashbacks – tales from back in the day [more…]

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Andrew’s Bench: A Fallser Love Story

February 10, 2017 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Ever wonder about that bench on Kelly Drive, the one where you can see all East Falls’ bridges at once? [more…]

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Shine On, Fallsers!

January 18, 2017 Carolyn Fillmore 0

What’s that soft rosy glow in McMichael Park? Why it’s the Love Lights tree, shining for loved ones, near and far. Friends of McMichael’s Alexis Franklin sheds more light on this 18-year-old East Falls tradition. [more…]

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Moving On Up in East Falls

January 5, 2017 Carolyn Fillmore 1

Upper East Falls? Lower? What does that even mean? A look at our history provides a peek at our future. [more…]

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What’s In A (Nick-) Name?

December 3, 2016 Carolyn Fillmore 0

FUN FACT: That lifelong Fallser you know probably has at least one nickname that everyone else who grew up here knows him by. Oh, how you’ll tank our insanely local quiz! And wow, the hair in these yearbook pics… [more…]

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Now Where Were We?

October 21, 2016 Carolyn Fillmore 3

Politics & paranoia on a site for pics & memories? A funny thing happened on I’m From East Falls last month…  [more…]

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