By Maleka Fruean
Friends of the Wissahickon will host their Annual Lincoln Drive cleanup this Saturday. It's just one way that this 101-year-old friends group organizes stewardship for the 2,000 acre park to protect and maintain a beautiful environment and keep our local watershed clean for the community.
By Maleka Fruean • Germantown Info Hub
Green Street Friends Reparations Committee is partnering with Philadelphia VIP and Community Legal Services to host a free estate planning presentation this Saturday for Black Germantown residents. Folks can learn about preparing wills, power of attorney, and advanced health directives and get support from lawyers to help prepare the documents.
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By Pryce Jamison • Germantown Info Hub
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.”
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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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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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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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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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By Rasheed Z. Ajamu
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.
By Shanayah Wyche
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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