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Could Wister Woods be the new premier destination for biking in Philadelphia?

Could Wister Woods in East Germantown be the new premiere mountain biking destination? That's what Northwest District Park Ranger Sahlee Brown thinks, and he believes it can bring community, safety, and a healthy sports outlet for youth in the city together in the vision. He has a plan for turning the Wister Woods and surrounding green spaces into a biking area for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders.

A decade after closure, Germantown High School’s memory will shine at Sunday’s community day

Safety, solidarity, and smell: Germantowners reflect on the realities of navigating the trash strike, what felt fair, and what happens next

Six interactive workshops on fire, water, and extreme weather safety are coming to the Water Shed

Trust, reading the room, and community prove a formula of success for the pop-up Good Samaritan Clubhouse

Germantown Pride 2025: Five LGBTQIA+ neighbors to know

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.