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K-8 scholarship fund continues to impact students through annual lottery

By Pryce Jamison

The Children Scholarship Fund of Philadelphia (CSFP) is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year, providing financial aid to children in lower-income families across the city. CSFP offers scholarships for Kindergarten to 8th grade, helping students attend private schools of their choice. With over 70,000 scholarships awarded since 2001, CSFP is a vital resource for families seeking quality education options.

Five ways to honor MLK’s legacy through his interests this weekend and beyond

By Rasheed Z. Ajamu • Germantown Info Hub

Martin Luther King Jr. Day isn’t just for service—it’s also a time to reflect on the human behind the dream. Dive into MLK’s personal interests, from his love of music and books to his passion for travel and gardening, and learn how to creatively celebrate his legacy in your own life.

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The SEPTA Bus Revolution is officially kicking off; Here’s what Germantown riders should expect

By Rasheed Z. Ajamu • Germantown Info Hub

Starting February 2025, SEPTA’s "Bus Revolution" will transform transit in Germantown. Expect new, more frequent routes (every 15 minutes or less), bus name changes, and a major route extension for the 65. See how these changes will shape the future of travel in Germantown.

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Return of the Tin Man: How one entrepreneur hopes the replica relic will ignite revitalization

By Rasheed Z. Ajamu • Germantown Info Hub

Germantown’s own “Tin Man” is back at Chew and Locust, thanks to entrepreneur Rashidah Robinson, who reassembled the statue five years after it mysteriously disappeared. Now standing in front of Robinson’s building, the statue serves as a reminder of the community spirit she hopes to revive. “It starts with us and it starts in the community,” Robinson told us.

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Local historian Menika Dirkson brings her book talk to the library she grew up in

By Maleka Fruean • Germantown Info Hub

Menika Dirkson’s Hope and Struggle in the Policed City: Black Criminalization and Resistance in Philadelphia traces the history of policing, community activism, and the stigmatization of Black communities in Philly from the 1920s to the 1970s. This January, Dirkson will host a book talk at the Joseph E. Coleman Library, where neighbors can borrow her book and explore the narratives of resilience and resistance she chronicles.

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Ideas We Should Steal: A One-Stop Shop for Addiction Recovery

By Sammy Caiola • Kensington Voice, The Citizen

On the stretch of Kensington Avenue between the Allegheny and Somerset SEPTA stations, wound care vans, mobile drug treatment clinics, drop-in centers and harm reduction sites offer daily care to the hundreds […]

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For The Love of Germantown: Vanessa Chandler

By Rasheed Z. Ajamu • Germantown Info Hub

Vanessa Chandler, co-producer of Germantown Art & Sound and project manager for Healing Verse Germantown, calls Germantown her first true sense of community. From local eats and shops to parks and historical gems, Chandler shares her favorite spots and the connections that make Germantown feel like home. Discover her picks and reflections on the neighborhood’s culture, beauty, and history.

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Wellness with no worry: January 2025’s local health and healing offerings 

By Rasheed Z. Ajamu

In the spirit of the new year, see how you can meet your health and wellness goals with a roundup of.happenings in the neighborhood.

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Milestones Anticipated: Loose ends and next steps we have our eyes on in 2025

By Rasheed Z. Ajamu

2025 marks a new chapter for Germantown, with exciting projects shaping the neighborhood's future. From State Rep. Andre Carroll’s initiatives to Happy Hollow Recreation Center's major upgrades, and updates on historic landmarks like Germantown YWCA, the community is thriving with promise and action.

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