Category: Germantown - Page 4 - Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Germantown: From Liberia To Philadelphia, Strengthening Community With History And Art

June 22, 2017Steven Kelsey and

Trapeta Mayson has lived in the Germantown community for 20 years. She has served as the executive director at Historic Germantown since August 2014 and feels like it is a perfect fit for her interests.

Germantown: Bringing The Farm Life To The City

June 22, 2017Steven Kelsey

Philadelphia holds the fifth largest city population in the United States and largely is made up of rowhomes and businesses along busy streets. One of the major identifiers for large cities is that the high

Germantown: Focusing On Neighborhood History And Community Outreach

June 6, 2017Steven Kelsey and

Nina Coffin is the programs and communications coordinator for the nonprofit organization Historic Germantown. She grew up in the community and attended school at Germantown Friends, so she knows the community well. Coffin focuses on

Mount Airy: Redevelopment Projects Look to Eliminate Blight, Improve Livelihood of Historic Neighborhood

May 30, 2017Ryan Wallen and

Dating back to the 1680s, when it was a just small part of Germantown, the neighborhood of Mount Airy has a rich history that has shaped the diverse and tight-knit community that it is today.

Northwest Philadelphia: Jumpstart Germantown Looks to Revitalize the Community One Property at a Time

May 30, 2017Ryan Wallen and

Jumpstart Germantown is a redevelopment program that was established in April, 2014 by Mount Airy real estate developer Ken Weinstein. The organization tackles the problems of blighted properties in the Northwest by training a new generation

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: 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: 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: 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

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