The March 28, 2024 episode of Germantown Info Hub Hour, originally aired on G-Town Radio.
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.
Nzadi Keita’s new poetry collection, Migration Letters, shares her experience as a “First Generation Northerner,” navigating Black and working-class families’ journey in Philadelphia.
The Mach 14, 2024 episode of the Germantown Info Hub Hour, originally aired every other Thursday on G-Town Radio on 92.9 FM.
GAD Philly is organizing an April community art festival to showcase local artists. They aim to raise $25,000 through crowdfunding to cover the event costs. The festival will feature different creative zones and cover two blocks of Germantown Avenue.
Peace Ike’s “Dinner & Discussion” series creates a “brave space” and welcoming environment for people to discuss divisive topics with empathy and compassion.
Black,Bird.Rising, a new healing space dedicated to Black Queer and Trans people, has opened in Germantown, right on Germantown Avenue. Chantelle Todman is working with Philly Herb Hub and others to offer a multitude of healing services in the new space.
Mighty Writers Germantown is a safe space for community, education, and imagination. Students gain skills to excel in studies and social life. Discover workshops and mentorship’s importance in building confidence. Participants and parents spoke with GIH about the program’s impact on education and community engagement.
The February 29, 2024 episode of the Germantown Info Hub hour on G-Town Radio, hosted by Rasheed Ajamu and Maleka Fruean.
Philly’s SEPTA faces a massive budget gap, putting the Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail line at risk. Residents, businesses, and organizations have united to save it. Learn more about their efforts here.