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COMMUNITY MEETING
MONDAY APRIL 13TH AT 7 PM
IN PERSON
EAST FALLS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
3800 VAUX STREET
MAIN SANCTUARY
Hear committee reports and grant awards to local organizations​​
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PLEASE GO TO THE ZONING PAGE FOR IMPORTANT ZONING & DEVELOPMENT UPDATES
https://www.eastfallscommunity.org/currentzoning
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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 many 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
You heard from The water Department!!
​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!!!
Neighborhood Commercial Area Zoning Overlay
06.14.2023 NCA Bill - click here
12.11.2026 NCA Bill - click here
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Building heights in CMX-3 will be limited to 6 stories with a minimum 6' setback at the sixth floor.
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All CMX-2.5 lots over 7500 SF in area will need to include parking for at least 50% of units.
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All developments in CMX-2.5 & CMX-3 will be subject to a city planning facade review and approval in order to acquire a construction permit.
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All CMX-3 properties must have street frontage length minimum 75% of that property line dimension. (No open parking lots and plaza setbacks)
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The optional 5' sideyard setback is now mandatory where abutting open space (for example at the Falls Library where the windowless wall of the Apartment Building was built up to the property line destroying trees)
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: @eastfallscommcouncil
Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/EastFallsCC
Message us at either.
See lots of links and pics included!
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LIHEAP Benefits: On 3/26 at the Roxborough YMCA, the Energy Coordinating Agency and State Representative Tarik Khan are hosting an event to help members of our community sign up for LIHEAP benefits.
Sign-ups are preferred for this event:
Mobile Energy Center LIHEAP EVENT Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 3 PM to 7 PM – Fill out form
Or Call the office at 215-482-8726 to sign up.
SEE FLYER BELOW.
Mutt Madness is on March 21!
Stop by Roxborough Pocket Park (11 AM–2 PM) for a pet-friendly community event featuring local rescues, pet businesses, food, drinks, and more.
Come learn about the PA dog licensing requirements from Philly ACCT and how to get your dog registered here in Philadelphia.
Hosted by Roxborough Development Corp. & Office of State Representative Tarik Khan. SEE FLYER BELOW..
FROM EAST FALLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY: EAST FALLS AND OUR RIVER!
In this 250th anniversary year of the United States, Philadelphia will celebrate its history throughout our neighborhoods. The East Falls Historical Society invites you to a free three-part series recalling the many ways by which East Falls has connected to the Schuylkill since we were the “Falls Village” in the 1700s.
Our Early History
April 8, 2026, 7:00 PM,
Memorial Church of the Good Shepherd, 3820 The Oak Road, Philadelphia
What and where were the Falls of Schuylkill? Learn about the “Schuylkill Pool,” fishing, canals, and the
inventive Josiah White.
A Potpourri of River Scenes
April 22, 2026, 7:00 PM, via ZOOM
A variety of topics and photos—Inns and hotels; steamboats; Gustine Lake; The Falls Bridge.
The Schuylkill Navy and the Rowing Champions of East Falls
May 13, 2026, 7:00 PM. Castle Ringstetten (the Undine Barge Club), 4347 Kelly Drive
(note: this is the tentative location – save the date and check our website for details)
All programs will be free. The Zoom link for Program 2 will be posted two days prior to the event on the East Falls Historical Society website (eastfallshistoricalsociety.org) and will be emailed to our EFHS members. Further details will follow concerning Program 3.
Questions? eastfallshistory@gmail.com
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Friends of Mifflin School
We are officially one month away from Mifflin Madness! Sat. April 11@ 10-2pm
Enjoy a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, teachers vs. students game, carnival games, local vendors, tasty food, and lively student performances. It's not just a competition - it's a community event!
Friends of Mifflin warmly invites you to join us in supporting students at Thomas Mifflin School! Your support will play a pivotal role in achieving our goals of installing inclusive playground equipment, awarding teacher grants, funding student activities, and creating an outdoor classroom. Your generous support will positively impact over 300 families! BE AN ICON and SPONSOR MIFFLIN MADNESS or JOIN OUR TEAM! Please save the date. See you there!
https://www.friendsofmifflin.org/mifflinmadness
Mifflin School Egg Hunt!! From the parent group for the pre-k program at the Mifflin school: We will be holding an Egg Hunt at McMichael park on April 4 this year (rain date of April 18th) Eventbrite here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../east-falls-community-egg...
We want to make this an affordable event, so the tickets are donation only/pay what you wish, with a suggested fee of $10 per child. We will have Thundermug there as a vendor for coffee and pastries, and several activity tables.
East Falls Sports Association Soccer - Spring 2026
Ages 3-12, open to all
efsasports.com [1]
Sundays @ McDevitt Rec fields
April 12th - June 14th (off Memorial Day weekend)
9am-10:30am (ages 3-6 for U4 and U6)
9am-11am (ages 7-12 for U8 and U12)
$70/child, $120 family max
Shin guards required. Cleats optional.
100% volunteer led. Indicate your interest when you register.
East Falls Community Garden has several spots open for anyone interested in joining a gardening group serving EF and RAH neighborhoods. We have individual plots supplemented by communal pots so you’re sure to get a good allotment of fresh veggies if you grow with us!
We offer plots for rent at $30 for the year and a nice community which meets once a month for gatherings and to help caretake the land that it’s on so it presents well to the neighborhood.
We certainly need help with that to if anyone want to just lend some pro landscaping ideas. It’s cleaned up pretty well at the moment, ready for anything. We are planting a bunch of baby trees this spring! We are also working on a colorful mural there, if anyone wants to help with it this year and fill it with painted flora and fauna. Individuals and community groups welcome!
Let me know!!! Message Kim Alsbrooks on Facebook with your interest or email eastfallsgarden@gmail.com
FOR IMMEDIATE FOOD ASSISTANCE or TO DONATE PLEASE 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!
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 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.
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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. 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.
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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. 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
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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Becoming a member of a recognized community organization such as East Falls Community Council is a wonderful step to improving your and your neighbors’ surroundings. Since the entire council is made-up of contributing volunteers like yourself, your contributions, be it financial or a bit of elbow grease, go directly to...
The Zoning Committee monitors, researches and proposes changes to local zoning policy. We respond to proposals requiring variances within East Falls by holding required public meetings as part of the city ordained planning and development process. As a Representative Community Organization (RCO), EFCC’s Zoning Committee presents to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) of Philadelphia according to the input received from the neighbors of East Falls.
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Historically, EFCC has held three popular events:
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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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This year, however, EFCC may include new...
EFCC is more than a zoning committee or an events planning group. It serves a crucial role in a harmonious network of East Falls volunteer-based organizations - each offering an unique opportunity for neighbors to help...