Porchfest is a way to celebrate communities and deepen connections. While it’s uncertain when the first Porchfest happened, there are many across the country, including Ithica, NY, and West Philly. This Sunday, Mt. Airy will host their very own.
The Info Hub explores the importance of vendor markets as a way to support Black businesses by speaking with Black Soul Block Party host Tomarra Sankara-Kilombo, and vendor and Mumbo Studios owner Keiko El. Maleka speaks with Marie Lambert talks about the upcoming True Way Thinking Outside the Box Conference for young people ages 12-19.
Andrea Lindsay of Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE) and Tauhid Chappell of Philadelphia CannaBusiness Association (PCBA) discuss their collaborative marijuana-centered free legal clinics. Chrissy Watts of Philly Experiences & Rebecca Fisher of Beyond The Bell Tours discuss disrupting typical views of history.
Former Philadelphia Poet Laureate Trapeta B. Mayson led poetry workshops for residents to speak on flood experiences.
After the sudden theft of their truck, Philly Forests is asking for community support to buy a new one. Read more here.
The Info Hub focuses on archival and preservation work by speaking with community groups, OURchive and ConsenSIS.
On the 6/23/22 episode of G-Town Info Hub Hour, we partnered with Kouvenda Media to air their newest podcast centering the experiences of a mother helping her son on his journey to healing after an unfortunate bout with gun violence. “Stronger Every Day” tells that story. Rasheed also gives a short round-up of family-friendly events happening in and around the neighborhood this summer.
On the 6/9/22 episode of G-Town Info Hub Hour, we partnered with Kouvenda Media to air their newest podcast centering the experiences of a mother helping her son on his journey to healing after an unfortunate bout with gun violence. “Stronger Every Day” tells that story.
For years, Black Soul Vintage has succeeded in Germantown through online and pop-up shops. But now owner Tomarra Sankara-Kilombo wants to open a storefront location that will also be a place to learn about Black culture and experiences.
Maleka speaks to Karen Harvey and Michelle Crouch of the Philly Rent Control Coalition. Rasheed is in conversation with Black Soul Vintage owner Tomarra Sankara-Kilombo, about her upcoming move into a physical space. Rasheed will also do a reporter roundup.
It’s been over a year since Germantown got its first community fridge. Currently, three fridges stand throughout the neighborhood, and they still need your support. Here’s how you can.