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Germantown: ATVs Decrease in Germantown, Still Worry Residents.

July 1, 2013 0

[vimeo 69507776] With a recent April crackdown of illegal all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in Philadelphia, not as many have been seen in the streets or parks.  The new law promises a higher penalty fee for using or [continue reading…]

Education

Germantown: Fear of Blight and Vagrancy Will Come With School Closure

July 1, 2013 0

[vimeo 69047802] The closings of both Germantown High and Robert Fulton Elementary School pose a serious concern to the community; residents fear the block becoming vacant in the heart of central Germantown will have a negative [continue reading…]

Education

Germantown: Teachers Face Changes in Wake of School Closings

July 1, 2013 0

[vimeo 69047803] The closing of Robert Fulton Elementary School has not only left students unsure of what is next, but some faculty and staff members as well. Fulton Elementary was one of the 24 Philadelphia schools [continue reading…]

Germantown

Germantown: Block Party at Maplewood Mall Generates Crowd

June 25, 2013 0

Saturday evening Germantown’s Maplewood Mall was brought to life with a coordinated block party for the entire community. G-Town Radio, whose studio is on the mall, and the Germantown United Community Development Corporation were amongst [continue reading…]

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Germantown: Soccer Sisters Meet With Friends of Vernon Park, Discussing Future Plans

June 18, 2013 0

Soccer Sisters United, a youth girls program located in Germantown, is facing mixed opinions about their current game field in Vernon Park. During a recent Friends of Vernon Park meeting, a few parents, players and [continue reading…]

Economy

Germantown: Family Thrift Store Pays it Forward

June 14, 2013 0

https://vimeo.com/68382700] Suzanne Quinn, second generation owner and operator of Bargain Thrift Center in Germantown, plays a crucial role in the community. Quinn began working at the thrift center during her high school summers when her late [continue reading…]

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Amateur Sports

Germantown: Local Teacher Brings Girls Soccer to Germantown

June 11, 2013 0

https://vimeo.com/68072552] Soccer Sisters United (SSU), a girls youth travel team located in Germantown, is a nonprofit organization run by head coach, Walter Stewart.  Stewart started the program in 1998 as a part of the Anderson [continue reading…]

Environment

Germantown: Germantown Garden Festival at Vernon Park Brings Community Together to Highlight Green Partnerships

June 4, 2013 0

Residents recently gathered for the Germantown Garden Festival at Vernon Park. Community members stopped by to swap plants, attend gardening workshops and tour the park’s rain garden. Plants for the event were donated by members [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Manayunk: Ice Festival Starts Friday

February 2, 2013 0

Ice carvers. Hot treats. Cold beer.  These are just some of the attractions that start Friday for the third annual Manayunk On Ice festival. The free, three-day professional ice-carving event takes place on Main Street [continue reading…]

Roxborough

Roxborough: Salvation Army Preparing for Holidays in Troubled Economy

November 30, 2011 0

With the winter holidays less than one month away, the Roxborough Salvation Army is working on its annual toy collection to help area families. Program assistant Marcella Cooper and her staff are confident that they [continue reading…]

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