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HomeAuthorsSonji Milburn

Articles by Sonji Milburn

Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: Performing Arts School Introduces The Circus To The Neighborhood

May 19, 2017Brian Roche and

Germantown is home to several historical landmarks and small businesses. Located on Greene Street, in the heart of the neighborhood, is one of those small businesses. Whether one wants to stay fit, release stress or just have fun,

Germantown

Germantown: A Local Fashion Designer Caters To Muslim Women

May 18, 2017Sonji Milburn

The Muslim population in Germantown is a visible one, with many businesses supporting parishioners of the faith. As a Muslim community, there are several small Islamic clothing stores for men, but few for women. Sadika Fashions‘ owner

Germantown

Germantown: Small Businesses Impact The Unemployment Rate

May 5, 2017Sonji Milburn

One may have noticed the influx of small businesses in Germantown that have popped up throughout the past decade. With unemployment still an issue, many wonder if this growth of small businesses is having any effect on residents. Local resident

Germantown

Germantown: Leader Advocates Programs For Older Adults, “No More Bingo!”

April 7, 2017Brian Roche and

Lynn Fields Harris is a Philadelphia native and executive director of Center in the Park, a senior center in Germantown. As an executive director for 14 years, Harris uses her background in community service, politics

Business

Germantown: Five Black-Owned Small Businesses Prospering In The Community

April 5, 2017Brian Roche and

Germantown is one of the oldest settlements in Philadelphia. Known for its historical landmarks such as the Germantown White House, The Johnson House and many more, the history tracks almost three centuries of settlement, patriotism and abolitionism. But it has more to offer than

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