Businesses and organizations
Just a Taste
Wissahickon Brewing Company’s Tasting room on Schoolhouse lane’s not officially open yet, but you can wet your whistle here with our peek from the last few Open Houses. [more…]
Philadelphia
Development
Meeting with NewCourtland Has Tails Wagging
You don’t have to be a dog owner to appreciate this month’s East Falls Forward agenda — but it helps! NewCourtland leads the pack with news of an off-leash play area in their site plans. [more…]
East Falls history
Shine On, Fallsers!
What’s that soft rosy glow in McMichael Park? Why it’s the Love Lights tree, shining for loved ones, near and far. Friends of McMichael’s Alexis Franklin sheds more light on this 18-year-old East Falls tradition. [more…]
Local news
The Taxman Cometh
With rising property values comes rising taxes. Fortunately, Philadelphia’s Dept of Revenue offers many programs that help Fallsers pay their real estate taxes and water bills. Here’s our handy guide with links and pdf’s. [more…]
Development
What Goes Up, What Comes Down
As East Falls loses the abandoned Japanese Restaurant building on Kelly Drive, nearby RAH watches luxury condos go up by Laurel Hill. Two big projects underway add to the hundreds of new luxury units coming [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…]
Neighborhood councils
Soooo Over Speedbumps
More speed bumps? Community Council’s traffic committee considers “traffic calming” measures for Penn, Midvale & Schoolhouse Lane while we take a crash course on the road obstruction controversy. [more…]
Neighborhood councils
Crosstown Traffic
While PennDOT repairs & resurfaces Lincoln Drive in 2017, Community Council’s Traffic Committee holds out for radical safety upgrades on Henry Avenue. [more…]
Businesses and organizations
Who’s Who in Local Politics
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…]
Reviews
Pizza Is Always the Answer
In a post-election world, Pizza Ninja grapples with important questions in his review of the new FOUNDED, a pizza-slash-coffee spot where Chestnut Hill Coffee used to be. [more…]