This support group brings men together to talk, mentor, and connect over challenging topics
By Maleka Fruean • Germantown Info Hub
At Awbury Rec Center, men gather bi-weekly for Men Empowering Men, a support group led by Chris Gordon and hosted by Balancing Life and Kids, Inc. With real conversations on fatherhood, trauma, and healing, this space is building trust and community.
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Residents share hopes for Germantown Station at SEPTA Open House
By Danielle Smith • Germantown Info Hub
Neighbors, community leaders, and elected officials gathered at the Germantown Station Area Concept Open House to voice their hopes—and concerns—about the future of SEPTA’s Chelten Avenue properties. From a rail park to more housing to safer transit access, opinions varied, but one thing was clear: the community wants a say in what happens next.
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Rebuild’s training academies construct the future for everyday people
By Pryce Jamison • Germantown Info Hub
When Marie-Monique Marthol joined Rebuild Philly’s Carpentry Academy, she wasn’t just learning a trade—she was stepping into a whole new future. After years in health education, she took a leap into construction, balancing training with caregiving for her 111-year-old aunt. Now in her second year of apprenticeship, she reflects: “This program made a big difference. We met industry leaders, built skills, and prepared for the real world.” This year, Rebuild is once again offering a pathway into the trades.
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At Salam Cafe in Germantown, the Buna ceremony is a practice of community and connection
By Maleka Fruean • Germantown Info Hub
At Salam Cafe in Germantown, the smell of roasting coffee and frankincense signals the start of something special—the Buna ceremony. Hosted by Hayat Ali every first Saturday, this Ethiopian tradition is more than just a way to brew coffee; it’s a space for connection, conversation, and community.
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Moussa Diallo Is Rebuilding His Life In America
By Reece Coren and Sandra Lawrence • Fun Times
Moussa Diallo’s journey is one of resilience, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of a better life. At 62, he left behind his wife and child in Mauritania, stepping into the […]
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Germantown son releases new book highlighting the ‘unwritten rules’ navigating the prison system
By Rasheed Z. Ajamu • Germantown Info Hub
After 22 years in prison, Germantown’s Uptown Serg is sharing what he learned in Jailhouse Commandments, a guide to surviving behind bars. Now home for three years, he’s using his experience to fight for abolition.
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Germantown Station’s Area Concept Plan imagines new housing, green space, and more
By Danielle Smith
Some big changes could be coming to Germantown Station – and SEPTA wants the community’s input to make them happen. The Station Area Concept explores possibilities for the empty lot at 120-128 E. Chelten Ave, with ideas including mixed-use housing, commercial real estate, and improved streetscapes. Residents can share their thoughts at the Germantown Station Area Concept Open House on March 11 at Joseph E. Coleman Library.
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Local developer Ken Weinstein will ask judge to reconsider November ruling about YWCA
By Rasheed Z. Ajamu
Last November, developer Ken Weinstein was denied conservatorship of the long-abandoned Germantown YWCA, but the reasoning behind the ruling remains unknown. Now, he’s asking Judge Ann Butchart to reconsider—and to put her decision in writing. With the property’s fate still uncertain, community members continue to voice support for redevelopment, but questions remain about Act 135’s broader impact. The next court hearing is set for March 11.
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