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.
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.
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.
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.
Meet Rashidah Robinson, a local entrepreneur bringing revitalization to East Germantown’s Chew and Chelten corridor. From childhood memories to business dreams, discover her journey to transform the neighborhood with new businesses, jobs, and community connections.