East Falls history
HISTORY MATTERS: Fort St. Davids
We’re called “East Falls” — but where are the waterfalls? Joseph Minardi explains our piscine origins, when the Schuylkill river roared with rapids (and delicious protein). [more…]
history
Food and Drink
Hopped Up for Historic Return
Philadelphia Business Journal’s as excited as we are about WBC’s grand opening April 1st. This is not a drill: Wissahickon Brewing Company is opening on Schoolhouse Lane on Saturday April 1st (2pm – 10pm). To Philadelphia Business [more…]
Schools and kids
Love Thy Neighbor
Fun Facts to warm your heart about St. James School in nearby Allegheny — from free community dinners to the most historic “Mannequin” challenge ever. [more…]
East Falls history
Moving On Up in East Falls
Upper East Falls? Lower? What does that even mean? A look at our history provides a peek at our future. [more…]
East Falls history
Fishy History: Closeup with Our Catfish Cupola
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…]
History
Shop Back in Time
Browsing A&P’s amazing collection of childhood memory-triggers with our Fallser friend Paula Holesworth Dougherty. [more…]
Local news
Boys of Summer, 1864
East Fallser George Grigonis helps recreate 19th century baseball in Fairmount Park. [more…]