Outdoors
Take a Hike. Seriously.
Let’s go for another group jaunt in the Wissahickon! You don’t need a dog but that does tend to add to the fun. Join us for a guided sunset walk on lovely local trails in our own backyard. Summer’s [more…]
Businesses and organizations
EFCC RECAP: New Candidates, Old Business, Suspicious Minds
Last EFCC recap before Summer break! A run-down of candidates for Falls’s election, and a copy of their “Memorandum” with PhillyU. PLUS — pointed questions and accusations about the Traffic Committee by an irate “Apalogean” (and kinda supported by our archives. [more…]
Businesses and organizations
East Falls Style: KOCO NAIL & WAX STUDIO
FULL DISCLOSURE: I love this place. I will try hard not to gush but Onisha Claire and #TeamKoco are the best thing for beauty in East Falls, hands down. And eyebrows up! Lemme tell ya [more…]
Development
Tell Us What You Really Think
REALITY CHECK: If you’ve ever suspected that folks here with the big houses on leafy streets feel they should have more say in their neighborhood — Scott Cameron (Netherfield Rd) agrees that only property owners can ever [more…]
East Falls crime report
June 2016
6/23 Aggravated assault 5450 Wissahickon Ave (Charter Court Apartments) 8PM Complainant stated she and offender were having verbal dispute over offender drinking alcohol. Offender threw a glass of wine at her, cutting her finger. Offender [more…]
Businesses and organizations
EFF Meeting: Crime and Merriment
Don’t miss the next East Falls Forward meeting on Thursday June 16 — socializing, beer, snacks, and a special presentation on crime in the Falls. [more…]
Development
Passive Resistance for McMichael
Part Deux: Insider vs Outsider! Netherfield Fallser speaks up for a passive McMichael Park, while a neighbor in nearby Wissahickon calls out affluence and NIMBYism. Are we sick of the playground-at-McMichael issue yet? When a neighbor recently emailed [more…]
Health practitioners
Juice Boost
Forget the vitamin supplements, give your diet a natural boost. Tips from Sherman Mills chiropractor Dr. Ron Merriel in this month’s “Health Matters Q&A” [more…]
Pets and wildlife
Dog Park Dangers
A dog park fight can ruin an otherwise great day with your dog, Dr. Caroline Patten answers common questions about dog park “best practices”in this
month’s “Everything Pets” column. [more…]
Development
Emergency Meeting Tonight: PhilaU Development Plan
UPDATE, MONDAY JUNE 6: An emergency EFCC meeting scheduled tonight to address the U’s development plans. Meet at Falls Presbyterian Church, 7PM. More info here, including diagrams and a letter from EFCC zoning chair, Todd Baylson. [more…]