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Cat litter, dry food and flea medication were among the items distributed March 22 at the Germantown Pet Pantry.
Germantown pet pantry empties 90 minutes after opening
The Germantown Pet Pantry gave out its entire stock of pet food and pet care items an hour and a half after opening on March 22. more
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Developer MGMT Residential has submitted initial renderings and designs for a 45-unit mixed-use project at 6225-27 Germantown Ave., its second new building on the same Germantown block.
Germantown’s development boom continues
The latest big new apartment building proposed in Germantown is a 45-unit mixed-use project next to the shuttered Rite Aid on the 6200 block of Germantown Avenue. more
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A March 27 fire engulfed a home on the 500 block of Brinton Street and spread to an adjacent residence, leaving two people dead, and one firefighter was injured in the blaze.
Two dead in East Germantown fire
Two people perished in a house fire on the 500 block of Brinton Street on Thursday, March 27, according to the Philadelphia Fire Department. more
Germantown artist Kambel Smith, whose iconic work now sells for upwards of $25,000, transforms everyday trash into architectural masterpieces. Pictured above is Smith at his exhibition in New York’s 2019 Outsider Art Fair.
Germantown’s 'Cardboard Genius'
With discarded cardboard and a remarkable eye for detail, Kambel Smith transforms everyday trash into architectural masterpieces that have left art critics speechless. more
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Residents attending a meeting to discuss SEPTA’s mixed-use development plan at Germantown station told officials the need for affordable housing is paramount.
Germantown dreams big for SEPTA station site
Germantown residents packed into an event room on March 11 to share their thoughts on SEPTA’s mixed-use development plan at Germantown station. more
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The 1.5-acre lot next to the Germantown Regional Rail Station on a bedraggled section of Chelten Avenue has been vacant for 20 years.
SEPTA plans mixed-use development for Germantown station
SEPTA has chosen a large and empty lot next to Germantown Station on Chelten Avenue for a transit-oriented development project. more
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The shuttered Rite Aid at Germantown Avenue and Tulpehocken Street will soon become a new resource center for seniors.
New senior care provider to move into G-town Rite Aid
The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved ArchWell Health's proposal to turn the former drugstore into a primary care facility for seniors. more
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City officials say they plan to clean up this illegal dump site, which sits on Alden Park property behind Valley Greene condominiums in Germantown, but can’t say when.
City cleanup leaves behind a giant pile of trash
City workers who cleaned up illegally dumped construction debris behind Valley Greene apartments have completed only half the job. more
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Germantown’s Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe serves up more than 40 different gourmet cupcakes along with homemade muffins, pies, cookies, cakes and soups.
'Lily of the Valley' is not only fragrant but delicious
In the heart of Germantown's Maplewood Mall, Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe serves up handmade treats from its cozy storefront. more
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Salam Cafe in Germantown invites guests to a coffee ceremony on the first Saturday of the month, observing an African tradition that celebrates community connection.
Salam Cafe hosts an African coffee tradition in G-town
The rich aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans fills the air at Salam Cafe on the first Saturday of every month. more
Members of The Friends for the Restoration of the Germantown YWCA traveled to Center City on Feb. 12 to attend a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority board meeting and voice their concerns about the project's previous developer KBK Enterprises.
PRA opens door for new developer at historic Germantown YWCA
The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (PRA) has allowed its commitment letter to KBK Enterprises to expire without renewal. more
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The owner of ARTrageous, an art studio at the border of Germantown and Mt. Airy, looks to rebuild after the apartment above caught fire, damaging the studio.
Owner to rebuild burned art space
Moneek Pines was in an Uber in the Bahamas when she got the call that her business ARTrageous Brush & Flow was on fire.  more
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ArchWell Health, a national senior care business, is expected to lease the shuttered Rite Aid at 6201 Germantown Ave.
Shuttered G-town Rite-Aid may be a senior care facility
The former Rite Aid at 6201 Germantown Ave. may become a primary care facility for seniors, pending approval of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. more
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The 33-unit, five-story mixed-use project at 26-34 Church Lane, which sits on the edge of Germantown central historic square, can now move forward after a court granted their request to be removed from the historic district.
Court decision opens door for development
Thanks to a Court of Common Pleas ruling, a parking lot within the Germantown Urban Village Historic District, at 26-34 Church Lane, now may become a 33-unit building. more
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A group of Teaching Fellows, college students who work with underserved middle-schoolers in the Breakthrough program, show off some of their facial expressions.
Local program builds students, and future teachers too
For almost 30 years, one Northwest Philadelphia program has been transforming the lives of students while building a pipeline of future teachers. more
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Roy Book Binder is one of several well-known musicians who performed at Historic Germantown’s 2024 concert lineup.
Historic Germantown will host more festivals in 2025
Historic Germantown, a consortium of 19 historic and cultural institutions, serves more than 150,000 visitors annually. more
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The heart of Germantown’s central business district at Germantown and Chelten Avenue.
Building upon – and expanding – a successful track record in Germantown
Germantown United Community Development Corporation is launching an ambitious slate of initiatives for 2025. more
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The Philly Goat Project, which celebrates the dynamic and delightful capacities of goats by creating educational and wellness opportunities in our community, is one of Awbury Arboretum’s most popular attractions.
Awbury Arboretum plans an ambitious 2025
As we embark on another year, Awbury Arboretum aims to cultivate a community and land stewardship. more
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Leo Dillinger succeeded Emaleigh Doley as executive director of Germantown United Community Development Corporation, taking on the new role in November.
New Germantown United director plans for a stronger retail mix
Leo Dillinger has been named executive director of Germantown United Community Development Corporation. more
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"The Madness" character Kallie, played by Gabrielle Graham, with her Uncle Bobbie's shirt.
Uncle Bobbie's goes Hollywood
Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books got a Hollywood shoutout in the fourth episode of Netflix’s “The Madness.” more
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