East Falls

History East Falls is a neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia. The neighborhood runs along a stretch of Ridge Avenue that is only a few miles long, along the banks of the Schuylkill River then extends northeast to Wissahickon Avenue. East Falls overlooks the multi-use recreational path of Fairmount Park along Kelly Drive, and is desirable for its central location, an easy […]

Neighborhood Profile: EAST FALLS

History: East Falls is a neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia. The neighborhood runs along a stretch of Ridge Avenue that is only a few miles long, along the banks of the Schuylkill River then extends northeast to Wissahickon Avenue. East Falls overlooks the multi-use recreational path of Fairmount Park along Kelly Drive, and is desirable for its central location, an easy commute […]

A chat with Janice Smalley, Realtor

Where are you working today / where are your appointments? Working from home but no appointments scheduled so far. What is your favorite on-the-go lunch choice? Salad or yogurt Do you have a favorite new local restaurant or business that you are really excited about? Wissahickon Brewing Company in East Falls. They are an up […]

Historic houses 'brought back from the brink of despair' the focus of Sunday home tour

(Source: Newsworks) Sunday will be a banner day for home-tour enthusiasts in Northwest Philadelphia. As part of Historic Germantown’s fourth annual private-home tour, dramatic home restorations will be eyed from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Barbara Hogue, executive director of Historic Germantown, said that the tour aims to showcase rehabbed architectural beauties built between 1890 […]