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A Love to Remember

May 11, 2024 Carolyn Fillmore 2

True story behind Laurel Hill’s most famous Mother monument. [more…]

Businesses and organizations

Progress in Paradise

October 31, 2023 Steve Fillmore 0

Neighbors shepherd development with benefits in this tiny urban enclave by Laurel Hill Cemetery  [more…]

Development

Community Center Coming

November 15, 2020 Steve Fillmore 0

Groundbreaking in Allegheny West for local RCO’s community center [more…]

East Falls history

Blow Me Down

March 13, 2019 Carolyn Fillmore 1

Recent high winds revealed structural instabilities in a historic local landmark, soon to be rubble.  [more…]

Health practitioners

Perfect Partners

February 23, 2019 Maureen Murphy 0

VNA and Philabundance team up to feed patients in need.  [more…]

Schools and kids

Wood You Believe?

July 8, 2018 Steve Fillmore 0

New wood shop at St James teaches valuable lessons. [more…]

Schools and kids

Right on Chime

June 22, 2018 Steve Fillmore 0

The Wanamaker Tower at St. James School rings true after tuneup [more…]

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Neighborhood councils

RAH Revival Continues

January 8, 2018 Carolyn Fillmore 0

A rehab Renaissance nextdoor.  The neighborhood around Ridge, Allegheny, and Hunting Park — aka RAH — has been undergoing a growth spurt lately, not limited to new construction from outside developers. Older homes, too, are [more…]

Businesses and organizations

Who’s Who in Local Politics

January 4, 2017 Carolyn Fillmore 0

It’s about to get personal, East Falls. You’ll love or hate our thoroughly biased run-down of local players including EFDC, EFCC and newcomer EFF. [more…]

Businesses and organizations

On the Right Frequency

February 25, 2016 The Local 0

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

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