Schools and kids
The Restless Spirit of Rittenhouse
Strange occurrences at Historic Rittenhouse Town. A true story by Al Cassidy… [more…]
Wissahickon
Pets and wildlife
Not So Fast
Weather, work, and holidays can throw real roadblocks into training plans. Even when we couldn’t make our schedules fit, Naomi had our back. [more…]
Fiction
A Sit Down with Satan
The Prince of Darkness dishes on his life, his home, his plans – and that Wissahickon swimming hole with his name on it. [more…]
Outdoors
THEY’RE BACK: Weekend Wissahickon Walks
Wherever you live in East Falls, you’re within walking this spectacular natural resource. Explore our neck of the Wissahickon with dog & kid-friendly hikes from local trailheads. Free every month April thru October with the Local. [more…]
Food and Drink
Mind-Blowing Mash-up
Candy. Turkey. Cookies. Pumpkin spice. When – not if — you reach Holiday Food Overload this season, Chef Jimmy’s Korean-Jamaican cuisine’ll take your taste buds to a whole new dimension. [more…]
Outdoors
A Legendary Local Hike
Discover Lover’s Leap this winter when the trees are bare, and views are extra-wide and spectacular. [more…]
Outdoors
Take a Hike. Seriously.
Let’s go for another group jaunt in the Wissahickon! You don’t need a dog but that does tend to add to the fun. Join us for a guided sunset walk on lovely local trails in our own backyard. Summer’s [more…]
Outdoors
Group Wissahickon Walk — Bear Free!*
Relaxed, dog-friendly hike this weekend from Henry Ave trail head! Includes hermits’ caves, a Lover’s Leap, and a hidden playground/ballfield under a canopy of trees. If recent bear sightings have turned you off the Wissahickon, come [more…]
Development
NOSY NEIGHBOR REPORT: Alden Park’s Revamp in Progress
Historic local landmark gets $60 million overhaul, including a new pool, dog park, and a gourmet outdoor kitchen (?!) plus rumors of first-floor retail. What else is going on in this far corner of East Falls? [more…]