The February 29, 2024 episode of the Germantown Info Hub hour on G-Town Radio, hosted by Rasheed Ajamu and Maleka Fruean.
Philly’s SEPTA faces a massive budget gap, putting the Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail line at risk. Residents, businesses, and organizations have united to save it. Learn more about their efforts here.
Janice Tosto, a Bronx native, found her way to Germantown six years ago, hosting “Grief Journeys” on G-Town Radio—a healing space exploring and validating the reality of grief while celebrating love. Beyond radio, she volunteers, cherishes family ties, and passionately shares her favorite aspects of the neighborhood.
Visit Philadelphia collaborates with the Free Library and Little Free Library, distributing over 1,500 banned books by Black authors in “Little Free(dom) Libraries” across the city for Black History Month, with Historic Germantown serving as a distribution site to promote literacy, challenge censorship, and celebrate Black stories.
The 2.1.24 episode of the Germantown Info Hub Hour radio show, originally aired on G-Town Radio on 92.9 FM.
It’s officially February, which means it’s Black History Month! When it comes to Black History, there is no shortage in Germantown, from historic homes to literary residents. GIH has compiled a running list of BHM events happening around G-Town this month.
Germantown native and accomplished artist and poet Ursula Rucker shares her favorite things about the neighborhood for the FTLoG series.
Perfectly Flawless Boutique is a small fashion haven in Germantown. Owner Crystal Jackson strives to enact social good by offering discounts on her merchandise to customers if they bring old clothes, which will be repurposed to those who need them for free.
New businesses have bloomed in Germantown, with a good number on Maplewood Mall. Germantown Info Hub has curated a list of notable businesses that opened in 2023.
SEPTA is gearing up for a Bus Revolution, and it’s set to bring some major changes to the Germantown routes. This move comes after taking into account feedback from the community and addressing ridership challenges.
For over 20 years, the Johnson House hosted Germantown’s oldest Juneteenth Festival, with Tieshka K. Smith’s lens capturing its essence for 8 years; this year, the joint exhibition “Documenting the Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival in Germantown” was featured on Germantown Info Hub, exploring its profound community significance.