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East Falls: Dog Costume Contest Benefits Committee

November 11, 2013

If you’ve been wondering what the East Falls Dog Park Planning Committee has been up to lately, look no further than Franklin’s Bar & Grille on Bowman Street in East Falls. On Saturday October 26th,

East Falls

East Falls: Neighborhood Faces Growing Trash Problem

March 27, 2012

https://vimeo.com/39250240] While East Falls is home to prominent politicians and their middle-class neighborhoods, trash littering the streets and parks has become a growing concern. Community members said they not only want the area to be

East Falls

East Falls: Local Clothing Shop Provides Apparel and More

March 27, 2012

Red House, a clothing store, located on the 3733 Midvale Ave., not only has exclusive clothing for special occasions, but also reaches out to local high school and college students. The non-profit organization, Breakfree Design

East Falls

East Falls: Tree Tenders Focus on Community

February 27, 2012

https://vimeo.com/37278006] The presence of the East Falls Tree Tenders can be felt all over the community, as they have planted nearly 1,000 trees on streets, alleys and well-known public places such as Laurel Hill Cemetery

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