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Philadelphia-based developer Anthony Fullard, president of West Powelton Development, presented redevelopment plans for the Germantown Town Hall building on Feb. 26.
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by Tommy Tucker
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3/4/26
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Historic Germantown — a partnership of 20 historic houses, destinations, and museums in Northwest Philadelphia — is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a series of 26 guided walking tours.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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2/26/26
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Germantown residents celebrated Valentine’s Day at the Young Friends of the Preservation Alliance’s yearly “Heart-Showering” event, this year at the Germantown YWCA building.
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by Tommy Tucker
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2/19/26
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When COVID-19 hit Philadelphia, residents lost jobs, income, and educational progress. One of the less recognized downstream effects, however, was an increase in “period poverty.”
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by Elie Bekelman
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2/5/26
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When someone is murdered, the ripple effects of the homicide extend far and wide. That is why EMIR Healing Center aims to provide support for everyone impacted by a murder.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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2/5/26
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When librarian Molly Ward first sorted through the Germantown Book Collection at the Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library, she immediately noticed something missing.
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by Elie Bekelman
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1/22/26
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The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA) and the City of Philadelphia have unveiled 22 artist-designed fiberglass replica Liberty Bells to be installed in neighborhoods across the city.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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1/22/26
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Three-time Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Sharon G. Flake is coming to Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books on Thursday at 7 p.m. for a celebration and signing of her newest book.
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by Elie Bekelman
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1/22/26
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The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) released its quarterly construction newsletter on Jan. 13, providing updates on several water infrastructure projects in Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy and Germantown.
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by Abby Weiss
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1/22/26
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The 12th and 59th Democratic wards, both in Germantown, hosted a community forum on Jan. 13, with five candidates running for the seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans.
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by Tommy Tucker
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1/21/26
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The Chelten Market IGA in Germantown is closing, with shoppers left wondering what will move into the building.
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by Tommy Tucker and Elie Bekelman
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1/15/26
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As Germantown United CDC (GUCDC) looks ahead to 2026, the organization is reaffirming its dedication to our neighborhood’s residents, business owners, and visitors that make Germantown thrive.
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by Shannon Sims, Community Outreach & Communications Coordinator, GUCDC
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12/30/25
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In 2025, Awbury Arboretum strengthened its role as one of Northwest Philadelphia’s most vital public green spaces.
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by Kiersten Adams, Programs & Communications Manager, Awbury Arboretum
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12/30/25
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As we head into 2026, Historic Germantown is preparing for one of the most significant years in our nation’s history.
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by Tuomi Forrest, Executive Director, Historic Germantown
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12/30/25
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The 12th and 59th Democratic wards, both Germantown-based, will host a community forum on Jan. 13, with four of the candidates running for retiring U.S. Congressman Dwight Evans’ seat.
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by Tommy Tucker
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12/18/25
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Germantown’s Boy Scout Troop 358 of Grace Baptist Church of Germantown is embarking on a great Alaskan adventure in summer 2026.
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12/18/25
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Fifteen Germantown Friends School Upper School students have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
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11/20/25
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Mural Arts Philadelphia and Penn State’s Center for Black Digital Research/#DigBlk have unveiled a new mural at Greene Street Friends School in Germantown.
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11/6/25
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Across the street from SEPTA’s Germantown regional rail station, a few blocks from East Chelten Avenue’s bustling retail corridor, sits an unassuming, 1950s-era commercial building.
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by Robert Calandra
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11/6/25
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District Attorney Larry Krasner hosted the second “Be the Light, Bring the Light” town hall Sept. 17 at Grace Baptist Church in Germantown.
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by Deesarine Ballayan
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9/25/25
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