Businesses and organizations
On the Right Frequency
Let’s tune in as our tattooed contributor’s colorful story continues at the Philadelphia Convention Center. [more…]
Local faces
Introducing… East Falls Instagram with Katherine Wzorek
Penn Street resident & budding photojournalist Katherine Wzorek is back from two years in Latin America, and turning her lens homeward on our Instagram feed. Follow Katherine for a special look at our local landscape, plus upcoming profiles [more…]
Development
Who’s Zoning Who?
Can’t tell a RSA-5 from a RM-2? Answers here! East Falls’ proposed zoning changes in plain English, with context and links to all the important stuff. Thanks, East Falls Forward! So Philly is going thru [more…]
Schools and kids
Local Business Helps Power Mifflin
Trolley Car Café and East Falls Businesses come together to support our neighborhood school. [more…]
Local faces
Newspapering the World: East Falls in Qatar
Going somewhere? Take your pic with a Local — it’s like planting a flag, with no commitment to colonize or defend your territory. Plus, we’ll even write up a story so we can all get a [more…]
Businesses and organizations
Something Sweeter on Ridge!
Famous 4th Street Cookies is set to open a bakery on the site of the old liquor store on Ridge Avenue. 3-2-16 UPDATE: See Newsworks’ recent article for more info! We hate to see a good liquor store [more…]
Politics
Sean Stevens: Ready for Liftoff
Stevens’ campaign heats up as he prepares to challenge Pam DeLissio in April’s primary for state representative of the 194th District. [more…]
Businesses and organizations
COUNCIL MEETING RECAP: Well That Was Interesting…
An informative, if somewhat surreal, Community Council meeting last night: trash & recycling, real estate tax programs, institutional zoning, and more condos/apartments for Kelly Drive. Our recap with links, pics, and video. We kid cause we love, folks, and [more…]
Local news
Gen-Xer’s Aging Parents Find Support, Engagement Online
Facebook for Seniors! Teaching mom & dad how that little blue box can make their Golden Years shine. [more…]
Businesses and organizations
East Falls’ Superbowl Specials — our Local Lineup
Pig roast and football? Hell yeah! $40 gets you open bar at Cranky Joe’s and all the succulent roast pig you can handle. Our rundown of other great local specials for Superbowl Sunday. Cranky Joe’s 3501 Indian Queen Ln 215-844-5626 Super [more…]