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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

    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.

    Local filmmaker shares wisdom on how to trace your family roots

    A genealogy workshop co-led by filmmaker Eboni Zamani turned a rainy day at Coleman Library into a deeply personal journey for many Germantown neighbors. From hands-on tools and research strategies to emotional reflections and a sneak peek at Zamani’s documentary A Long Way Home, attendees explored how tracing their roots can uncover forgotten family stories — and restore pride in their heritage.