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Eastern Painted Turtle basking on a sunlit log surrounded by lily pads
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Nature’s Splashy Sunbathers

July 9, 2025 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Meet summer’s favorite shell-ebrity, the Eastern Painted Turtle. [more…]

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June 1, 2025 Carolyn Fillmore 0

A hot June night in the wild Wissahickon  [more…]

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Dreaming of a new revolution, it could start here if we want to.   [more…]

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July 6, 2022 Alex Bartlett 0

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June 23, 2022 Martell Kelpius 0

A boots-on-the-ground tour of the wild and wonderful Wissahickon, summer edition.  [more…]

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May 1, 2022 Martell Kelpius 0

An intro to the natural wonders in our own backyard (spring edition). [more…]

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East Falls Insider: Walkable Wissahickon

March 8, 2020 Carolyn Fillmore 8

Go play outside! Pics and directions to three easy ways into the Wissahickon locally — no car needed. [more…]

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A Sit Down with Satan

April 14, 2018 The Local 0

The Prince of Darkness dishes on his life, his home, his plans  – and that Wissahickon swimming hole with his name on it. [more…]

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