Neighborhood councils
Indoor Voices Please: Special Zoning Meeting Edition
A call for common courtesy at East Falls zoning meetings. [more…]
Development
Phila Business Journal: East Falls to Develop “Rivage” Site at Last
The Philadelphia Business Journal reported today on the new development that’s had our neighborhood buzzing all month: Grasso Holding’s new $70-million, mixed-use complex slated for a big chunk of land spanning Kelly Drive, Calumet, and Ridge. [more…]
Neighborhood councils
For Your Consideration: Community Council’s Puzzling Performance
Dramatic opposition to thousands of dollars of resources for Mifflin School unfolds before our camera at last Monday night’s General Meeting, while President Bill Epstein evidently feigns cluelessness? [more…]
Development
EFDC: Hooray for East Falls Business!
EFDC’s Gina Snyder shouts out to our supportive community of local services and industries that help make our neighborhood a great place to live.
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Businesses and organizations
Falling for Our Parks this Autumn
Cheers for groups like Tree Tenders and Friends of McMichael and Inn Yark Park who keep our public green spaces beautiful all year round. This weekend, volunteers needed for plantings, clean-ups and winterizing. This autumn has [more…]
Businesses and organizations
Build a Blog! Make Your Own Newspaper!
Or just play paparazzi on the internet. If you can use a smartphone, you can publish engaging content people will read. Get started with our newbie-friendly seminar, “BLOGGING FOR BEGINNERS” this January 15 & 16. [more…]
Salons, services, and shopping
It’s a Guild. It’s a Gallery. It’s SHOPPING on CONRAD!
From now until 2016, Street and Curb on Conrad features hand-made art and gifts at prices you’ll fall in love with. Just in time for the Holidays. [more…]
Schools and kids
New Historical Marker for Penn Charter
The Penn Charter community celebrates its new marker with the dedicated teacher who made it possible. [more…]
East Falls history
Local History Photo-Tours — It’s a Thing Here Now!
Philly author & photographer Joe Minardi’s neighborhood tours are a fun way to learn about history, architecture, and photography in a relaxed, friendly group. If you think East Falls is photogenic in Autumn, wait’ll you see us decked out for the Holidays! [more…]
Neighborhood councils
Let It Begin Here
East Falls Can Do Better! Taking a stand against bullying & incompetence from East Falls Community Council. A member at large demonstrates shocking inability to work out disputes like an adult. [more…]