purpose
Sep. 3, 2021 1:17 pm
‘Germantown Neighbors’ share personal stories and reflect on gentrification
In this portrait project, photojournalist Hannah Yoon documents her neighborhood’s history.
purpose
Apr. 26, 2021 2:23 pm
PAR-Recycle Works continues to collect e-waste and transform lives at its new Hunting Park facility
"We are a non-traditional transitional employer. Yes, we offer returning citizens sustainable employment, but we don’t just stop there," says General Manager Maurice Q. Jones.
purpose
Apr. 7, 2021 8:25 am
In a changing city, Germantown still has men who care
Men Who Care began life as a neighborhood cleanup initiative in 2011. Now the group facilitates anti-violence programs, runs virtual learning pods for students during COVID, and holds a weekly food pantry, among many other initiatives.
people
Oct. 8, 2020 7:00 am
Ambition never rests: Germantown mural pays tribute to Shayne Moore
In addition to PIDC's VP of IT, the indefatigable role model also serves as assistant pastor of Trumpet of Zion Tabernacle, co-director of H.O.P.E. Ministries and VP of Aim for the Net.
people
Feb. 25, 2019 12:50 pm
At this Senegalese museum, the walls belong to West Philly
A collection of neighborhood-oriented videos made by Philadelphians is projecting on the walls of the new Museum of Black Civilization in Dakar.
people
Feb. 7, 2019 5:05 pm
My Philly Neighbor: Meet Germantown civic leader Marie-Monique Marthol
In this first edition of a Broke in Philly-adjacent reporting series about unsung community leaders, the Pomona Cherokee Civic Council's president describes people as the neighborhood's greatest resource.
method
Nov. 6, 2017 8:26 am
The anti-gentrification community development model Jumpstart is expanding in Philly
Social impact real estate developer Ken Weinstein's program that helps aspiring developers and community leaders learn to fight blight got some help from LISC to reach beyond Germantown and Kensington.
funding
Nov. 3, 2017 12:23 pm
Congrats! Germantown just won that preservation money
Specifically, $150,000 toward repairs on two historic properties, thanks to the public's votes in a national competition.
funding
Oct. 25, 2017 12:57 pm
Help Germantown win $150K from AmEx to preserve its historic properties
Germantown United CDC's entry is currently in first place in a national competition of historic main streets. Vote five times per day through Tuesday, Oct. 31, to keep it there.
funding
Mar. 3, 2017 12:54 pm
Historic Germantown just won $10K for its commitment to collaboration — and is up for another $150K
The nonprofit is being recognized for a 2012 merger that created a consortium of 16 organizations dedicated to preserving the Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood's historic sites.