Karen Singer, a Germantown-based artist, uses tile-making to tell meaningful stories through public art and donor recognition pieces. Passionate about community and place-making, she invites visitors to explore her work during the Philadelphia Open Studio Tour on October 19-20, 2024, from 12-6 p.m.
Fernhill Park’s Food Forest is a community-led initiative in Germantown, Philadelphia, that transforms 51 acres of public land into a sustainable, regenerative space for growing food and fostering community connections. Guided by permaculture principles and neighborhood engagement, the forest serves as an educational hub and a resource for food-insecure families, offering neighbors an inclusive space to volunteer, learn, and cultivate relationships with the land and each other.
Meet Pastor Omar Galloway and learn about the inspiring journey of Nehemiah Tabernacle, an affirming church building community and inclusivity in Germantown.
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.
Umoja House, on the 6300 block of Germantown Ave, is a communal space surrounded by Black-owned businesses, offering Germantown residents a place to gather, share ideas, and enjoy Black-centered books and unique beverages.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.