Health practitioners
Dental Discomfort
“Health Matters Q&A” with Sherman Mills chiropractor Dr. Ron Merriel. This installment: a pain in the jaw. Hi Doc! I have a lot of pain on one side of my jaw. I have been to the [more…]
Neighborhood councils
We the People…
Finally! Full-on democratic voting on important development issues in East Falls. Members weigh in on St. Bridget’s, PhillyU, Pennrose and more. PLUS: Tour Midvale’s new community coffeeshop in the making. An exciting message echoed at the last East [more…]
Local news
Rite of Spring: The Flower Show Returns
The “flower fanatic” of our staff gets a jump on spring at the Flower Show. [more…]
Neighborhood councils
Venting from Within: A Member Breaks Ranks
A dissenter in our local Community Council?! An executive member’s recent exposé outlines the fear, entitlement and humorlessness he’s observed from the inner circle of EFCC. The post showed up yesterday morning — innocuously titled “A Neighborhood Story” but [more…]
Food and Drink
Behind the Scenes (and Behind the Stove) at Fiorino
Franco Faggi’s cooking classes are a rare, coveted, super-local experience for food junkies city-wide [more…]
Pets and wildlife
MEET THE VET plus Tips for a Pet-Safe Easter
Two seasonal dangers for pets could send you to the emergency clinic: chocolate bunnies and plastic grass. Local vet Dr. Caroline Patten, of Liberty Vet Clinic, explains why — and offers problem signs to look for, plus steps to [more…]
Businesses and organizations
ST. PADDY’S 2016: Good Craic at Cranky Joe’s
East Falls loves to get our Irish on! This year, our trip to the corner of Conrad & Indian Queen leads to a legendary evening at Cranky Joe’s. With special cameo by local boy doing [more…]
Local faces
East Falls by Way of Ireland
Conrad Street contractor Kevin McCafferty shares stories about growing up in Ireland. [more…]
Neighborhood councils
Recap with a Touch of Irony
Community Council announces a new commitment to tolerance and respect, without quite embracing it: members on the attack against bus noise, new train station plans, the Rivage project, and the need for rules of conduct in the [more…]
Art & Entertainment
Stage Right: A Q&A with Old Academy’s Chris Wunder
Family, friends and faith. A Q&A with Old Academy’s Chris Wunder, Director of the storied theater’s 500th production. [more…]