East Falls history
Peeking with Petrone: the Kelly House
The real estate drama around East Falls’ most famous home. [more…]
NW Local
Development
Never Say Goodbye: Redeemer Church — UPDATE
A snapshot of the zoning moment that shaped the future of Redeemer Church in East Falls. [more…]
East Falls history
Let’s Talk About Race, East Falls
BOOM! A brutally frank conversation between two sides of the race divide in East Falls. Larry Benjamin blows up local social media again — recounting experiences with neighborhood racism, and tangling with “Mo” from Nextdoor If [more…]
Development
Redeemer Recap plus Parking Wars (What Are They Good For?)
Who says civic process is boring? Community engagement for Redeemer Church zoning is spirited and enlightening. [more…]
East Falls history
Passion for Bridal Fashion
This fascinating exhibit showcases the evolution of the wedding dress, featuring a reproduction of Grace Kelly’s world-famous gown. (Gutman Library, May 1 – June 24 2016) [more…]
Neighborhood councils
Venting from Within: A Member Breaks Ranks
A dissenter in our local Community Council?! An executive member’s recent exposé outlines the fear, entitlement and humorlessness he’s observed from the inner circle of EFCC. The post showed up yesterday morning — innocuously titled “A Neighborhood Story” [more…]
Development
Good News for Redeemer’s Renovations
Philly.com has named developer Gary Jonas of How Properties as a Phila developer who listens to neighbors to create plans that jibe with their vision for the community. Always nice to see good buzz about developers [more…]
Businesses and organizations
Deck the Halls for Local Shopping
Sunnyside artist Tatiana Hassan curates the studio-gallery of her dreams, literally, right here on Conrad Street. [more…]
Businesses and organizations
Give Thanks for Corner Bars (and hot wings, too)
Conrad Street bars prove there’s no place like home for holidays. Even a fake holiday like “Thanksgiving Eve.” (PLUS: the non-results of our Wing War) [more…]
Development
Lofty Living at St. Bridget’s
New apartments in old St. Bridget’s school are big on views, charm & convenience, but are they enough to lure this couple from their Wissahickon condo? [more…]