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COMMUNITY MEETING
MONDAY JANUARY 12TH AT 7 PM
IN PERSON
EAST FALLS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
3800 VAUX STREET
MAIN SANCTUARY
​Agenda will include Community Grants Updates, committee reports and an update on new construction proposals and Zoning Issues.​​
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GRANTS
Please click here for the application
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Generally up to $1000 per grant, are for individuals or organizations with projects that benefit the EF Community. Applications are due Feb. 6, 2026. They should be submitted to the EFCC Treasurer, Peicha Chang at peichachang@gmail.com. If you cannot access this link please email Peicha for an application.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS!!
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CANDIDATES NIGHT
​MONDAY OCTOBER 13TH AT 7 PM
​You heard from our Candidates!!
We invited all candidates for the upcoming Nov. 4th election, including district attorney, city controller, and assorted judges, to speak briefly to share their platforms, and answer any questions from us, the community.
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FALLS BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH ​
YOU HEARD ABOUT THE FALLS BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
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The Federal Highway Administration, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and City of Philadelphia Department of Streets are funding this project to rehabilitate Falls Bridge starting in late 2026 to provide a safe and long-lasting transportation connection across the Schuylkill River.
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For More Information, check out the project website:https://www.phila.gov/documents/falls-bridge-rehabilitation-project/
Follow @streetsphila on X and @streetsphiladelphia on Instagram and Facebook for updates.
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​JUNE 9TH MEETING - SCHUYLKILL CROSSING TUNNEL UPDATE
​At our June 9th meeting, The Water Department presented the most recent update on Schuylkill Crossing Project to the Community, to describe the impacts, logistics and the details of the project. The current project lays the groundwork for the Tunnel project which now will happen closer to 2030.
Please see the Powerpoint Presentation here.
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The project detailed above will remove trees at what is currently an overgrown (naturally re-forested) abandoned water basin. Sediment will be removed from the raw Water basin, pumped under Fox Street to the location above and dried in presses or filter bags and trucked out along US Route 1. The area of the old lagoon will be levelled out and become the staging area for the tunnel project - a 150' deep tunnel connecting Queen Lane and Belmont Reservoirs.
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Go to New Zoning tab to see summary
of all updates for the Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay.
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EAST FALLS NCA Updated!!!
For Executive Summary of Changes - click here.
For draft showing edits to existing NCA - click here.
For draft in its legislative format - click here.
Final NCA Bill - click here
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OUR WEBSITE IS
: https://www.eastfallscommunity.org/
Instagram
: @eastfallscommcouncil
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EastFallsCC
Message us at either.
See lots of links and pics included below!
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GRANTS
Please click here for the application
Generally up to $1000 per grant, are for individuals or organizations with projects that benefit the EF Community. Applications are due Feb. 6, 2026. They should be submitted to the EFCC Treasurer, Peicha Chang at peichachang@gmail.com. If you cannot access this link please email Peicha for an application.
FOR IMMEDIATE FOOD ASSISTANCE or TO DONATE PLEASE SEE PIC BELOW and go to https://www.sharefoodprogram.org/ FOR MORE INFO
East Falls Community Fridge - is open to all who need food and those who would like to donate. It is located at the entrance to Vault & Vine Shop 3507 Midvale Ave. Dry pantry is on the right and the refrigerator is on the left. See guidelines at https://eastfallscommunityfridge.wordpress.com/ and FacebookPage: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eastfallscommunityfridge/
Instagram: @eastfallscommunityfridge
McMichael Park - 2026 Lovelights Fundraiser is here! A $5 donation to the FOMP will reserve you one lovelight dedication to make the trees beautiful! Funds help support their ongoing stewardship and community activities.Email: Mcmichaelpark@gmail.com on how to donate and get your Lovelight. Volunteer opportunities and upcoming events: https://www.mcmichaelpark.org/ See Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfMcmichaelPark
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The Fallser Club -At 3721 Midvale Ave.The club has lots of great music events coming! visit them at https://thefallserclub.com/ or Facebook: https://www.face book.com/TheFallserClub Indoor Market See below..
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The Farmers Market - Market Hours are Saturdays at 11a-1pm outdoors under the bridge at 4100 Ridge Ave. See our East Falls Now newspaper page 4 for list of vendors or click here for more: https://www.eastfallsfarmersmarket.com/
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ZONING- For all updates please see the East Falls Now free newspaper, and Zoning at https://www.eastfallscommunity.org/currentzoning for all updates.
**There are also zoning meetings held by zoom that residents can attend. Please do!
QUEEN LANE RESERVOIR- SCHUYLKILL CROSSING TUNNEL UPDATE: Please see the Power point Presentation on our website at www.eastfallscommunity.org For updates please see https://www.eastfallscommunity.org/queenlanereservoir
For East Falls Bridge Reconstruction Project information check out the project website: https://www.phila.gov/documents/falls-bridge-rehabilitation-project/ Follow @streetsphila on X and @streetsphiladelphia on Instagram and Facebook for updates.​
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Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) - To volunteer click on the Events tab at https://fow.org/ Or contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org Also follow them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/FOWissahickon
Laurel Hill Cemetery- Bookmark their full calendar here for upcoming events, including tours, movies and music See https://laurelhillphl.com/events/
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Falls of the Schuylkill Library –IS OPEN! Check the monthly calendar pg 2 of the East Falls NOW newspaper or visit the website at: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/locations/falls-of-schuylkill-library Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FLPFallsofSchuylkill Or follow us on
Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fallsfreelibrary? Library inquiries: EsteppJ@freelibrary.org
Friends of the Falls of Schuylkill Library -The Friends are a volunteer organization of community members promoting the needs and values of the Library and to raising funds and encouraging gifts for its support.
Friends website at https://www.eastfallslibraryfriends.org/ or email
friendsofthefalls@gmail.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/eastfallslibraryfriends
Follow on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/fallsfriends/
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The Philadelphia Police Department is going door-to-door today to share important information on preventing auto theft in your neighborhood.
Criminals are using easily obtainable key fob programming devices to access a vehicle’s computer and create new key fobs for the vehicle, allowing them to silently and swiftly steal your car.
The peak theft hours are between 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.
Criminals are becoming more sophisticated, and we want to make sure residents have the tools and knowledge to stay protected.
Please remember to:
· Lock your vehicles
· Never leave your car running unattended
· Use theft deterrents such as a Steering Wheel Lock, Car Alarm, Kill switch, and an Onboard Diagnostic Lock
· Never leave your key fob by the front door unless stored in a faraday bag
· Park in well-lit or visible areas when possible
· Check with your dealership for vehicle anti-theft updates
· Report suspicious activity immediately
Please take a moment and watch this 5-minute auto theft prevention video with Lieutenant Brian Geer of Major Crimes Auto Squad Investigations.
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Help from Mayor Parker's Office - We recently had a representative from the Mayor's office attend our meeting who was very helpful in many ways. Rennie Parker asked that we contact him for help we need with concerns in our community. They offer many neighborhood service. Rennie can be reached at 215-821-5398 or email: rennie.parker@phila.gov
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East Falls Historical Society - eastfallshistory@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/efallshistoricalsociety
www.eastfallshistoricalsociety.org Contact at: eastfallshistory@gmail.com
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East Falls Community Garden - at corner of Ridge Ave. and Scott Ln. Contact eastfallsgarden@gmail.com to rent a spot! Follow Instagram @eastfallscommunitygarden
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East Falls Flyers- Running club meets on Mondays 6:30p at MLK Drive and the East Falls Bridge. Follow @eastfallsflyers
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East Falls Town Watch- Monthly Mtg is Thurs.1/8 at 7pm at 3540 Indian Queen Ln. Parking in rear. All are welcome!
- The 'Litter Crew Ahead' Cleanup crew works every third Sat. to cleanup areas in our town from 10-12pm. Meet Sat.1/17 at 10am at Fox St. and Queen Ln. -MLK Day Communtity Cleanup- Mon. Jan.19 at 10-12p at Roberts and Henry Aves.
Local 39th Police District Town Hall Mtg.- Wed. Jan. 28 at 6pm at 2201 W. Hunting Park Ave. Phila. Contact is eastfallstownwatch@gmail.com SEE East Falls NOW Newspaper pg. 7.
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East Falls Tree Tenders - THANK YOU for planting 21 new trees in EF this past Fall! You can join the East Falls Tree Tenders (EFTT) in restoring our tree canopy and applying for FREE street trees. If you would like a free street tree (or two) planted in front of your home please contact rplucci@comcast.net text 215-806-2219 or Ed Ruback at edruback@gmail.com You may also apply directly at treephilly.org or phsonline.org
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Old Academy Players - is our local theater! Located at 3544 Indian Queen Ln. Tickets on sale now for Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead Jan. 9-25th. Visit https://oldacademyplayers.org/ for tickets and upcoming shows. Follow on Instagram @oldacademyplayers
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East Falls Development Corp. - Check out https://discovereastfalls.org/east-falls-in-the-news/ EFDC is a not-for-profit entity dedicated to community-based economic development for the benefit of East Falls. To receive the newsletter full of info. contact Michelle at: michelle.feldman@eastfallspa.com
Visit them at: https://discovereastfalls.org/ and on Instagram at @discovereastfalls Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/EFDCorp
East Falls River Landing - https://discovereastfalls.org/east-falls-river-landing/ The East Falls River Landing is a public, outdoors recreation space for non-motorized boating, fishing, birding, and more. Completed in 2021, the story of this new access point to the River is just beginning. We hope you will be a part of its future.
Friends of Mifflin School - website: https://www.friendsofmifflin.org/
WELCOME to the new VP Miriam Harris! Next Friends of Mifflin Mtg is Jan 8th at 7-8pm in the school library. See newsletter and meeting minutes on their website.
'Take a tour Thursday' - Are you a prospective family member interested in sending your child to Mifflin? On the second Thursday of each month, at 9:30am. If you are interested in joining a tour, please reach out to Mr. Cadley at wcadley@philasd.org
Donations to the school are always accepted at: https://www.friendsofmifflin.org/donate-fom
Thomas Mifflin School ~ Principal Allison McConnell
School Inquiries: amcconnell@philasd.org
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East Falls Village - a program of the EFCC, a volunteer driven organization to enhance the lives of residents as they grow older.
'Coffee and Conversation'- Fri. Jan. 9th at 9:30am at Wissahickon Brewing Co. on Schoolhouse Lane. call 267-444-4507 to register. Want to try chair or mat yoga? Free Sample classes offered in January via zoom. See the calendar of events at www.eastfallsvillage.org To register for events email: info@eastfallsvillage.org
‘Medical Aid in Dying in PA’-End of Life healthcare Options - Jan.22 at 7pm Register by email info@eastfallsvillage.org
SEE MORE EVENTS ON PAGE 11 OF THE EAST FALLS NOW NEWSPAPER
Friends of the Birds; East Falls Neighborhood Birds -visit on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FBjmozC8T/ For fun and awareness: Folks of East Falls can share their sightings of neighborhood birds. We can discuss ways to make the neighbor of East Falls, Philadelphia, more bird-friendly (e.g., habitat).
East Falls Mamas! - join Facebook group athttps://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CChcsd4bX/
East Falls Parents/Guardians Network - join Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17Fywc7vK2/
East Falls Dad's Night out - contact Arik Davidson on Facebook for details
East Falls Neighbors - join Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EbTufpf8D/
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East Falls Stitch Club- meets weekly on Wednesdays from 5ish-7 at Vault and Vine on Midvale Ave. See facebook page:
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The Spring Flea Market
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The Fall Celebration
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And Caroling in the Park
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