By Garett Fadeley
Filadelfia nunca ha sido más diversa, y las familias latinas juegan un papel central en esa transformación. A partir de 2024, más del 16 % de la población de la ciudad […]
By Pryce Jamison • Germantown Info Hub
The READYCommunity Workshop Series is a free, six-part program hosted by the Office of Emergency Management and the Water Shed to help Germantown residents prepare for emergencies. Covering topics such as go-bags, flood safety, and fire prevention, these interactive sessions run monthly from July to December. The kickoff begins July 12 with a trauma-informed workshop in partnership with DBHIDS.
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By Rasheed Z. Ajamu • Germantown Info Hub
What happens when a local street artist gets the chance to reimagine space in his own neighborhood? The result: the Good Samaritan Clubhouse—part consignment store, part third place, and entirely about community. This three-month residency at Our House Culture Center drew neighbors daily, not just for the clothes and art, but for the vibe. With NOMAD behind the vision and Dame as the steward, the space bloomed into a site of trust, joy, and connection.
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By Lanaa Dantzler • Green Philly, WURD
Tucked on the edge of the Schuylkill River, Bartram’s Garden is dedicated to offering a home for horticulture, an ancient riverfront, and a place of untold histories to the broader Philadelphia Area. Despite being the oldest surviving botanical garden in North America, Bartram’s community farm, Sankofa, continues to serve as a resource for the younger generation.
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By Sheila Lorrett Emerson • Germantown Info Hub
As Pride Month wraps up, we share reflections from Germantown neighbors who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community. They speak on identity, place, grief, joy, and connection. Their voices remind us that Pride is a year-round celebration.
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By Garett Fadeley • 2Puntos, Metro Philly
Philadelphia has never been more diverse, and Latine families play a central role in that transformation. As of 2024, over 16% of the city’s population identifies as Latine.
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By Rasheed Z. Ajamu • Germantown Info Hub
At the Crossroads Women’s Center, food is more than a meal — it’s a way to build connections, raise nutrition awareness, and fight for policies like the expanded Child Tax Credit. Through its new Kitchen Project, the center brings mothers and families together to cook, share stories, and build a stronger, healthier community.
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By Jeffrey L. Page • Fun Times • Love Now Media • WURD
As a child in Indianapolis, I learned early that music is memory. My father and I drove miles each month to the South Side of Chicago to hear African drumming.
By Maleka Fruean
Through “Playing It Safe in the 8th District,” rec centers are becoming safe spaces where youth, trusted mentors, police, and community leaders can build connections. Created after shootings near Lonnie Young and Finley, this initiative aims to reduce gun violence by focusing on trust and ongoing support.
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