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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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Let’s Talk About Race, East Falls

May 12, 2016 Carolyn Fillmore 3

BOOM! A brutally frank conversation between two sides of the race divide in East Falls.  Larry Benjamin blows up local social media again  — recounting experiences with neighborhood racism, and tangling with “Mo” from Nextdoor If [more…]

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Passion for Bridal Fashion

May 3, 2016 Steve Fillmore 0

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…]

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Fishy History: Closeup with Our Catfish Cupola

January 17, 2016 Carolyn Fillmore 4

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…]

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Local History Photo-Tours — It’s a Thing Here Now!

October 29, 2015 Carolyn Fillmore 1

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…]

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Freeze Frame on History: Photo Tour of East Falls

October 15, 2015 Steve Fillmore 0

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…]

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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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Shop Back in Time

August 13, 2015 Carolyn Fillmore 3

Browsing A&P’s amazing collection of childhood memory-triggers with our Fallser friend Paula Holesworth Dougherty. [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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