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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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Sliding Home: Historic Fun Returns to East Falls

September 25, 2016 Carolyn Fillmore 3

Local artist Dan Ostrov and a team of volunteers bring back Redeemer’s 100+ year old slide after decades of storage. Are you ready to slip back in time this Saturday? [more…]

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Lasting Links

September 9, 2016 Steve Fillmore 1

Next week’s East Falls Open is the 97th anniversary of the country’s longest running neighborhood golf tournament. [more…]

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Peeking with Petrone: the Kelly House

July 15, 2016 Carolyn Fillmore 10

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…]

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You Can Go Home Again

July 8, 2016 Steve Fillmore 4

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…]

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Not One of Us: the Fallser Phenomenon at McMichael

June 30, 2016 Carolyn Fillmore 31

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…]

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Fallser Fridays: Because We Should Know This SH#!

June 17, 2016 Carolyn Fillmore 3

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…]

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