Robin Lowry lives in Germantown and teaches Health & Physical Education at Wister Elementary.  In her 22 years with the Philly School District teaching all grade levels she has experienced the daily joys and frustrations [more…]

2/13 Theft 43XX Dobson (Click address for map) 5:45PM Complainant and witnesses stated they observed door to detached shed near residence was open and lock had been broken. Stolen item: Black and white Cannondale bicycle. [more…]

We interrupt our coverage of East Falls & environs to bring you this special message… [more…]

Getting to the bottom of low voter turnout in Pennsylvania. [more…]

Another year, another reboot. Say hello to the new East Falls Forward [more…]

If there’s no difference between charter schools and public schools — why do we make a distinction in name? Charters love to say they’re public, but should we believe them?  The answer is an artful [more…]

Look up — Falls of Schuykill library’s weathervane has fins instead of feathers! Up close ‘n personal with East Falls’ catfish cupola, including the question on everyone’s mind:  What’s the deal with fish around here?  A neat quirk [more…]

The year’s first EFCC meeting focused on clearing slates and trying to breathe new life into committees undergoing tensions, challenges, and restructuring. Council also addressed traffic, street repairs and Spring 2016  event planning — plus, a tour through [more…]