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2017: The Year in Review

December 11, 2017 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Time flies, Fallsers – another year’s behind us. Before we turn the page on 2017, let’s take a look back at some highlights from the neighborhood.  JANUARY Fish sculpture returned to Inn Yard Park. NewCourtland [more…]

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Monumental Makeover

October 6, 2017 Steve Fillmore 0

Our Revolutionary War memorial gets a makeover. [more…]

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HISTORY MATTERS: Put a Ring on It

September 25, 2017 Joseph Minardi 0

If you’ve ever wondered about East Falls’ “castle” on Kelly Drive, Joseph Minardi’s got all the scoop on this Victorian riverside party spot.  [more…]

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HISTORY MATTERS: The Amazin’ Weightman

September 7, 2017 Joseph Minardi 4

William Weightman made his name in the pharmaceutical game as the “Quinine King,” and left an indelible architectural legacy in East Falls & surrounding Philadelphia. [more…]

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HISTORY MATTERS: Fort St. Davids

August 6, 2017 Joseph Minardi 1

We’re called “East Falls” — but where are the waterfalls? Joseph Minardi explains our piscine origins, when the Schuylkill river roared with rapids (and delicious protein). [more…]

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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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