East Falls history
You Can Go Home Again
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…]
Pets and wildlife
Monday, Monday: Drama on the Parkway
On an overcast Monday last month, Mother Nature dealt a cruel blow to one of the three young red-tails born this Spring near the Art Museum. East Falls local Carolyn Sutton swooped in for a dramatic rescue & rehab [more…]
Development
Close Call
Philadelphia University’s plan squeaks by Civic Design Review over spirited opposition. [more…]
Pets and wildlife
Dogs and Summer Swimming
It’s swimming season and not just for humans! Tips from a local trainer for getting your dog to take a dip. [more…]
Pets and wildlife
Happy Kitty!
How to stop kitty from hacking up hair balls? Dr. Caroline Patten of Liberty Vet Clinic has some tips in this month’s “Everything Pets” column. Cats will groom themselves and will swallow their hair as [more…]
Health practitioners
Healthcare for All
A dedicated team of health pros follows a simple mission — providing the highest quality care to all people, regardless of their ability to pay. [more…]
East Falls history
Not One of Us: the Fallser Phenomenon at McMichael
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…]
Development
Raffle for the River
Bike for a buck! Cycle for a single! Whatever you wanna call it, this year’s bike raffle could score you a sweet Fuji bike and help get East Falls a river landing. Last year’s bike [more…]
Development
In Defense of Ridge Flats
Take that, Inga Saffron — East Falls overwhelmingly supports Grasso’s mixed-use development on our riverfront, despite what you consider its “architectural wide load.” EFDC’s Gina Snyder sets the record straight on how this design provides improvements [more…]
Development
McMichael Playground Showdown
As East Falls gears for perhaps our biggest debate in a decade, Queen Street newsman Brian Hickey reviews some history, and what’s likely going down at Gustine Tuesday night. EARLY RECAP by Chris McCabe, video to follow. 6-29-16 [more…]