Ouch!  A reader asks why we’d cover a “dubious and dangerous” enterprise as Frequency Tattoo Company on Ridge. We rush to the defense of John Howie & his talented crew — and tattooed people everywhere (many we [more…]

Online discussions about East Falls’ first round of rezoning included opinions about who might buy if St. Bridget’s was selling — and a side bar about how Walgreens is close to buying out Rite Aid.  What’s [more…]

“Health Matters Q&A” with Sherman Mills chiropractor Dr. Ron Merriel. This installment: getting off the couch and into the exercise swing. COUCH POTATO BLUES Hi Dr. Ron: Just bought a house in East Falls with my [more…]

Our second installment of a favorite feature for thirsty Fallsers and new neighbors curious about the local color. Introducing new EFL reporter Tim Reardon (Conrad Street).  Everybody knows that a good dive bar is all [more…]

What’s doing in East Falls business and development? Gina Snyder looks ahead to goals for 2016, including revamped digs, bridge repairs, and an exciting new landscaping plan for Mifflin’s rock garden (fingers crossed).  Hope 2016 [more…]

Big turnout for East Falls Forward’s first Community Social last week — lots of neighbors seem excited by the potential for new commerce and development to our area. Congrats to Kevin O’Brien who won the [more…]

Big hugs. Big laugh. Big heart. Those are the first three things Linda Norris (Maenner) recalled about her sister Carolyn. “She’d hug you so tight. I mean big hugs. And heart? Boy, she always did [more…]

Let’s tune in as our tattooed contributor’s colorful story continues at the Philadelphia Convention Center.  [more…]