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The complete guide to the first annual Germantown Jazz Festival

By Pryce Jamison

The first-ever Germantown Jazz Festival, curated by jazz musician and holistic health practitioner Khadijah Renee, is taking over the streets and stages of Germantown from April 25–27. With live music, community wellness, and tributes to jazz culture, the three-day event is a powerful celebration of art, legacy, and togetherness. “It’s the first of its kind,” says Renee, “but it’s a continuation of the legacy that Germantown neighbors have established.”

Where Germantown elected officials stand on the issue of cannabis legalization

By Rasheed Z. Ajamu • Germantown Info Hub

Governor Shapiro’s proposed budget includes a path to legal cannabis in PA—but what do Germantown’s elected officials and residents think? From economic revitalization to restorative justice, support is growing—but concerns around enforcement and equity remain.

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Local leaders share ongoing safety strategies at town hall following recent shootings

By Pryce Jamison • Germantown Info Hub

After two non-fatal shootings at Finley and Lonnie Young recreation centers, State Rep. Andre Carroll convened a town hall to address safety and youth violence. With summer approaching, city leaders, law enforcement, and community orgs shared strategies to prevent future incidents—including increased patrols, youth employment programs, and boots-on-the-ground outreach.

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‘It feels like you’re dangling a carrot,’ says Germantown neighbor to SEPTA reps at recent meeting about the K route

By Rasheed Z. Ajamu • Germantown Info Hub

Long before the Bus Revolution plans, SEPTA rerouted the K bus off Coulter Street due to bridge construction. That was in 2013. The bridge reopened in 2023, but the bus never came back—sparking renewed outrage from Germantown neighbors. At a tense community meeting, residents and officials clashed over safety, decision-making, and who gets heard when routes change.

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Judge reveals reasons for denial of conservatorship of the Y

By Rasheed Z. Ajamu • Germantown Info Hub

A judge has issued a final ruling in the high-profile conservatorship case over the Germantown Y. While developer Ken Weinstein was denied legal control of the building, his efforts pushed the city to clean up the blighted site. Now, the future of the historic property remains uncertain—with a warning that legal action could resurface if conditions deteriorate.

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Deep cuts ahead: SEPTA confirms elimination of 50 buses, 5 rail lines, and a fare increase

By Rasheed Z. Ajamu • Germantown Info Hub

SEPTA announced final plans to close a massive budget gap with sweeping service cuts, fare increases, and station closures that begin rolling out this August. Riders in Germantown and across Southeastern PA will face fewer routes, longer waits, and higher prices—unless lawmakers intervene.

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Join the Club(house): Germantown street artist, NOMAD, launches temporary community hangout and thrift shop

By Shanayah Wyche • Germantown Info Hub

The Good Samaritan Clubhouse isn’t just a thrift haven—it’s a cultural vessel. Local artist NOMAD, known for his bold street tag and deep-rooted expressions of Black identity, transforms a residency-supported storefront into a hub of art, community, and resistance. With support from Our House Culture Center, NOMAD reclaims space and story in Germantown—one button, vinyl, and message at a time.

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How Philly can look to New Jersey to fix its child welfare system

By Steve Volk and Julie Christie, Resolve Philly • The Inquirer

The problems bedeviling Philadelphia’s child welfare system — too many kids in foster care, worker vacancies, and lawsuits stemming from child injuries and deaths — have all steadily waned in […]

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Inside Mental Health First Aid: What some Germantowners learned and why it matters

By Maleka Fruean

What can we do when someone we love is struggling with their mental health? Germantown neighbors gathered at Crossroads Women’s Center to find out—taking part in a full-day Mental Health First Aid training led by Dr. Willie J. Keaton Jr. The workshop emphasized early intervention, empathetic listening, and real tools to offer support without relying on police intervention. Participants left with new skills, confidence, and a powerful reminder: care starts in community.

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