An East Falls startup lowkey raised $1 million last fall to make drones more efficient

Philly’s big plan to make streets safer in residential neighborhoods

From more than 20 Slow Zone applications, just two will be chosen for the pilot.

A Q&A with hip hop artist Bri Steves, a Temple alum and East Falls native

How dogs help kids learn to read at Philly’s Free Library

The program is possible thanks to a handful of volunteer therapy pups.

The country’s first medical school for women was built in East Falls back in 1929. Now it’s set to be redeveloped into a 131-unit luxury apartment building.

Philly deals and events

Celebrate 2 years of East Falls’ accessible indoor playground

Kids At Play is throwing a birthday bash.

Where to find Friday the 13th tattoo specials around Philly

Most shops are providing several designs to choose from, but a few will take your submissions.

Celebrate the opening of a new East Falls coffee shop

Vault + Vine is opening in East Falls today and will have specials all weekend.

Where: Vault + Vine at 3507 Midvale Avenue

When: September 8, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. to September 10, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

How much: Free

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New Philly food and drink

A Turkish refugee opened a pizza and coffee shop in East Falls, complete with a patio full of gorgeous patterns

Founded Coffee & Pizza looks like it's worth a visit just for the atmosphere, but people are also loving the food and drink.

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This Philly artist makes furniture inspired by climate change

The work, which depicts scenes of a “dying planet,” sells for upwards of $7,000.

Neighborhoods

This East Falls pop up sounds delicious

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Is there a better combo? I think not!

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New Philly food and drink

Siren: East Falls is getting a pop-up beer garden on the Schuylkill

The location is beneath the Roosevelt Expressway next to Kelly Drive.

Philly’s soda tax

Mayor Kenney wants to recruit technical high school grads to work as part of the Rebuild program

Philly mystery: Why are Homegirls chips back on store shelves?

The once-ubiquitous snack got a 21st century makeover

Ride-sharing in Philly

You can Uber to these Philly neighborhoods for $2.15 this week

The discounted rides are for East Falls Tuesday, Fishtown Wednesday and East Passyunk Thursday.

Four of six people killed in last night’s shooting and stabbing incidents have been identified

At least 5 people were killed in separate violent incidents last night