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    This Week in Germantown: what you might have missed — May 22, 2019

    We know it’s a hard job to keep up with news coverage of Germantown. That’s why we’ll be putting together a regular summary of what stories came out recently that are pertinent to our community.

    Here is a recap of what you might have missed so far in May.

    Germantown High School Buiding Owner Responds to Community and Agrees to Meet
    Germantown Info Hub — By Christopher van Leeuwen, May 4, 2019

    Germantown High reimagined as $30 million housing development — with lots of question marks
    BillyPenn — By Michaela Winberg, May 7, 2019

    Developer of Germantown High School: ‘I guess we kind of made a mistake’ keeping community in the dark
    Phillidephia Inquirer — by Caitlin McCabe, May 10, 2019

    Community Spotlight: Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry
    MediaNews Group — By Rick Woelfel, May 8, 2019

    Gun Violence Awareness event Sunday (May 12th) at Germantown Churches
    MediaNews Group — By Rick Woelfel, May 8, 2019

    Philly pays tribute to Nina Simone, whose life was forever changed by rejection from one of the city’s great institutions
    Phillidephia Inquirer — by Shaun Brady, May 15, 2019

    Wanted: Philadelphia leaders who are bold and brave and clear-eyed about gun violence | Opinion
    Phillidephia Inquirer — Helen Ubiñas, May 17, 2019

    Artist with autism creates Lincoln Financial Field sculpture for Eagles Autism Challenge
    Phillidephia Inquirer — Stephanie Farr, May 17, 2019

    Upcoming events:

    Free Legal Help Available Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
    Tue, May 21, 2019 2:00 PM

    Germantown First-time Homebuyer Workshop Germantown United CDC
    Tue, May 28 2019 5:30 PM