Germantown native and GIH editor Rasheed Z. Ajamu shares their favorite things about the neighborhood.
Itohan Asemota, an apparel production specialist, is encouraging shoppers and brands to rethink their relationship to fashion with her business HNI Collective. The fashion agency offers services such as plus size fitting, ethical fashion consulting, garment alterations and mending, and material sourcing.
Mx. Craig’s transformative yoga practice infused with Queer and Trans perspectives, fostering wellness and community across Philadelphia.
Welcome to Blendini City, a vibrant world where humans and buildings live harmoniously, created by Mason Carter to celebrate diversity and the importance of preserving history through his unique artistic vision.
This June, honor the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community in Germantown and Philly. Recognize local heroes who embody love, imagination, and possibility. Here’s a list of game changers who deserve to be acknowledged and celebrated for their impact.
Roz McKelvey founded Germantown Deaf Ministries and has been advocating for the deaf community for over 25 years.
Victoria Best empowers underprivileged communities in Philadelphia by providing free educational resources and tutoring through her nonprofit Victoria Urban Outreach Tutoring Service (VUOTS).
Deborah Gary founded the Society for Preserving Philadelphia African American Assets (SPPAAA) to identify, educate, and advocate for significant places and spaces in Philadelphia’s Black history.
Kaitlin Orner, owner of Pomelo flower and gift shop, shares her favorite places to eat, leisure activities, and historic destinations in Germantown.
Nzadi Keita’s new poetry collection, Migration Letters, shares her experience as a “First Generation Northerner,” navigating Black and working-class families’ journey in Philadelphia.
Peace Ike’s “Dinner & Discussion” series creates a âbrave spaceâ and welcoming environment for people to discuss divisive topics with empathy and compassion.