Formerly known as the Lucien Crump Art Gallery, Our House Culture Center is a community space, holding both Germantown’s histories and visions, and provides various offerings of creativity, connection, and growth.
Some Northwest Philadelphia residents are planning to mark their presidential ballots ‘uncommitted’ in the primary election to demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Israeli-Hamas war.
Devyn Dais, a Philadelphia-based artist, uses her paintings to depict Black women in nature and promote body positivity, with her work set to be featured in the upcoming Germantown Art & Sound show.
A new exhibition celebrating Latina Artists is set to launch at iMPerFeCT Gallery entitled, “Latinas in Philly: These are our stories.”
In response to the tragic shooting of teenager Semaj Fields in Germantown, deli manager Justin Harris, also known as “The Hoagie Guy with the Tie,” took action, initiating the Operation Hug The Block—Uptown Chapter. This community-led initiative, inspired by the work of Philly Truce, aims to combat gun violence through nightly patrols and engagement starting April 18, 2024.
The Germantown Farmers Market (GFM) returns with new leadership, challenges, and a core set of 15 to 20 vendors offering fresh food and creating a welcoming space for the community.
The Grand and Elders Learning Circle recognizes the unique social superpowers of grandmothers and older women, who are empowered to bring about social change through their wisdom, experience, insights, and contributions, as well as their ability to get into spaces that other people can’t, and to say what needs to be said.
The Pennsylvania primary election is around the corner, and voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, April 23, to pick candidates for the general election later this year. This article provides information on voting rights and regulations in Pennsylvania, including eligibility requirements for those involved in the criminal justice system. Get guidance on how to register to vote and find your polling place, as well as voting rights for people convicted of felonies and misdemeanors.
Thee Pink Plate: Germantown’s pink haven on Chew & Chelten. Chef Carri Green offers traditional dining, catering, and event planning in a safe, stylish space.
Yo! Put the Gun Down, a hip-hop musical symphony, returns to East Germantown this April. Created by Douglas Rucker, with music by Jon Savant and direction by Jon Graves, and featuring rap and poetry by RA Certified, the show remains committed to ending gun violence. Proceeds will support the construction of a youth center named after Laron “LJ” Williams, a victim of gun violence.
Dr. Michelle Simmons has launched the Formerly Incarcerated Renaissance Museum, seeking items from formerly incarcerated individuals to be put on display. The museum aims to empower those who have experienced the criminal justice system and redefine narratives around incarceration.