Mekia Elizabeth and Raheim Brown grew up around Southwest Germantown. Alongside their neighbors they have built a community-centered pay-what-you-wish cafe, dedicated to fostering emotional intelligence in the neighborhood youth and connecting everyone to harmony in themselves and the land.
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.
Get into one of Germantown’s vibrant pulses of Germantown’s heart and spirit at Holman Field, a cherished green space where neighbors unite for summer enrichment programs, theatrical performances, and a shared love for their neighborhood.
Houston Elementary School students will make their artistic debut at the youth edition of Germantown Art & Sound, presented by Germantown ArtHaus.
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.
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.
The closure of Rite Aid’s Germantown Avenue store has left many residents without a nearby pharmacy, causing concerns for those who relied on the location.
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.
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.
The unmarked smokeshop at 800 East Chelten Avenue allegedly fosters illegal activity, such as selling to minors and drug dealing. Residents fear its impact on the neighborhood, while law enforcement and businesses discuss broader safety and revitalization issues.