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Class from the Past

May 30, 2018 Steve Fillmore 0

Discovering a new school where my old one was. [more…]

Businesses and organizations

A Bounty in Our Backyard

May 28, 2018 Carolyn Fillmore 0

The Local heads to Germantown to sink in some serious local history at Second Saturday (and we found lots of other cool shit, too). [more…]

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East Falls history

Twenty Years that Changed Philly

February 14, 2018 Joseph Minardi 4

With so much historic architecture in NW Philly, it’s easy to take our scenery for granted. Joseph Minardi explains how our city grew into such distinct neighborhoods so worthy of preservation today.  Philadelphia has been [more…]

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East Falls history

HISTORY MATTERS: Put a Ring on It

September 25, 2017 Joseph Minardi 0

If you’ve ever wondered about East Falls’ “castle” on Kelly Drive, Joseph Minardi’s got all the scoop on this Victorian riverside party spot.  [more…]

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East Falls history

HISTORY MATTERS: Fort St. Davids

August 6, 2017 Joseph Minardi 1

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…]

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Food and Drink

Hopped Up for Historic Return

March 11, 2017 Carolyn Fillmore 0

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…]

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Schools and kids

Love Thy Neighbor

February 25, 2017 Carolyn Fillmore 2

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

January 5, 2017 Carolyn Fillmore 1

Upper East Falls? Lower? What does that even mean? A look at our history provides a peek at our future. [more…]

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East Falls history

Sliding Home: Historic Fun Returns to East Falls

September 25, 2016 Carolyn Fillmore 3

Local artist Dan Ostrov and a team of volunteers bring back Redeemer’s 100+ year old slide after decades of storage. Are you ready to slip back in time this Saturday? [more…]

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East Falls history

Fishy History: Closeup with Our Catfish Cupola

January 17, 2016 Carolyn Fillmore 4

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…]

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