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Germantown

Health: The Unseen Cost of an Undiscussed Topic

March 27, 2023 Ella Lathan

The fundamental comfortability and taboo nature of talking about women’s health, and access to knowledge period products, and even care has never served women or menstruating people.

Fairmount

Fairmount: Joining the Global Conversation on Water Sustainability

March 20, 2023 Elizabeth DeOrnellas

World Water Day 2023 brought together academics, city officials, historians and nonprofit workers who believe Philadelphia’s cultural heritage as a port city makes it an important place to talk about the future of water infrastructure. 

Germantown

Germantown: Formerly Incarcerated Women Work Toward a More Peaceful City

February 14, 2023 Elizabeth DeOrnellas

Michelle Simmons founded Why Not Prosper 21 years ago after returning home from prison. The group operates three residential facilities in Philadelphia. In the past year, they started holding peace walks every two weeks with the goal of drawing people into their Germantown command center. 

Business

Germantown: Kitchen Garden Brings Neighbors, Community Into the Farm

May 13, 2022 Jonaira M South

The Germantown Kitchen Garden, established in 2008, was inspired by Amanda Staples’ desire for easy access to fresh and organically grown vegetables. Now, shoppers at the garden find a plant nursery, vegetables grown in a humid greenhouse, and a sense of community.

East Falls

East Falls: Development Corporation, Jefferson Professor Partner on Traffic Study

May 11, 2022 Blake E Nutis

The study focuses on helping small businesses increase foot traffic post-pandemic.

Arts and Entertainment

Arts: Germantown-native Kambel Smith Debuts Sculpture Exhibition At Fleisher/Ollman Gallery

May 9, 2022 Christine Danielle Jean-Baptiste

Germantown native Kambel Smith is showing his second solo exhibition at Fleisher/Ollman, on display now until May 26th.

East Falls

East Falls: Democratic Candidates Court Support at Community Council Meeting

April 29, 2022 Blake E Nutis

U.S. House and Senate Candidates, in addition to local representatives, spoke to community members to rally support before the Pennsylvania primaries on May 17.

Environment

Northwest: Friends of the Wissahickon Close Lincoln Drive, Clear Litter

April 22, 2022 Matthew Aquino

Local Non-Profit holds clean up event on March 26, 2022.

Business

Mt. Airy: Nesting House Offers Families Community Alongside Affordable, Cute Clothes

April 18, 2022 Jonaira M South

Jennifer Kinka started the store so moms could buy quality items for themselves and their children without spending too much money.

COVID-19

Roxborough: Schuylkill Center Brings Nature Education Into Your Living Room

April 11, 2022 Matthew Aquino

Thursday Night L!VE provides insight into Spring season as weather gets warmer

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