Healing Verse Germantown is a community-driven public art project using poetry to address gun violence and mental health through free workshops, public art, and access 24/7 poetry and mental health resources.
Karen Singer, a Germantown-based artist, uses tile-making to tell meaningful stories through public art and donor recognition pieces. Passionate about community and place-making, she invites visitors to explore her work during the Philadelphia Open Studio Tour on October 19-20, 2024, from 12-6 p.m.
Chef Bria George and her husband Matt are transforming dining with Sound Bites, a unique multi-sensory experience that blends gastronomy and music. Discover how their fusion of food, beats, and community is reimagining third spaces and creating a vibe like no other.
The October 10, 2024 episode of the Germantown Info Hub Hour, originally aired on G-Town Radio on 92.9 FM.
Courtney Childs, a lifelong Germantown resident, is deeply rooted in her community through her work with Germantown Art & Sound and Germantown 250. As the owner of Our House Culture Center, she creates spaces for neighbors to connect, while continuing to champion creative projects that celebrate Germantown’s unique culture and history.
Two new playful learning spaces at Wyck and Johnson House in Germantown are part of Mt. Airy CDC’s Literacy Rich Initiative, featuring interactive elements to engage children and families in literacy and play.
Fernhill Park’s Food Forest is a community-led initiative in Germantown, Philadelphia, that transforms 51 acres of public land into a sustainable, regenerative space for growing food and fostering community connections. Guided by permaculture principles and neighborhood engagement, the forest serves as an educational hub and a resource for food-insecure families, offering neighbors an inclusive space to volunteer, learn, and cultivate relationships with the land and each other.
The September 26, 2024 episode of the Germantown Info Hub Hour on G-Town Radio, airing biweekly on Thursdays.
We Walk PHL is a citywide initiative that brings people together for free, guided walks in over 30 parks and recreation centers. Focused on improving health, fitness, and community connection, these walks offer participants a chance to meet new people, stay active, and explore their neighborhoods. Whether you’re looking to boost your fitness or find a sense of community, We Walk PHL has a path for everyone.
The Labor for Black Coalition started four years ago in response to murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, and the protests that followed. Since then, it continues showing up with “labor” representation at actions and partnering with other community efforts to make changes on criminal and racial justice reform and other issues that affect their Black union members in and out of work.
Philadelphia’s 4Elements Earth Education programs teach ancient awareness and nature skills to children, inspired by indigenous wisdom passed down through renowned naturalist Tom Brown Jr., whose legacy lives on in these local youth initiatives.