As primary election approaches, Clinton and Sanders campaigns rev up in Germantown [entry-title] By and

With Pennsylvania’s presidential primary looming on Tuesday, the campaigns of Democratic rivals Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are heating up in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood, a predominantly black Democratic stronghold of some 40,000 residents that may be a litmus test of…

Jumpstart Germantown: Building careers and community by supporting newbie developers [entry-title] By

The house on the 4900 block of Rubicam Street in Germantown was in bad shape. The walls and ceiling had outdated popcorn spackling.  A rotten beam on the top floor stretched across half the roof. In front, the roots of a…

Tired of fast food? Try Germantown's Happy Bread Cafe where everything is home baked [entry-title] By

Like any new business owner, Zoe Rose was nervous on the day she opened the doors of her new cafe, Happy Bread, in Germantown, But there was a good omen. “Who opens on their first day with the governor stopping…

Now connecting: social media and elders at Germantown's Center in the Park [entry-title] By

The same people who lived through the Great Depression, fought in World War II and helped launch the civil rights movement are now “friending,” “liking,” and emailing. The social-media buzz is happening at Center in the Park, Germantown’s award-winning senior…

Face to Face with Altenor Vaval: "Food is more about love than knowledge" [entry-title] By

Walking up the narrow steps into St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church on Price Street in East Germantown, you will see people sitting outside enjoying the fresh air. Entering through the doors, you will pass others walking in and out…

GTown Radio: Widening its reach by broadcasting on FM as well as online [entry-title] By

Germantown’s Maplewood Mall sits on a quiet walkway, but it has one noisy resident. Proudly calling itself “The Sound from Germantown,” GTown Radio wants you to listen up. And soon, you’ll be able to listen up in more ways than one….

Settlement Music School in Gtown opens opportunity for aspiring musicians [entry-title] By

It’s a Wednesday evening in Philadelphia, which means one thing: Settlement night for the Moody family. “This is our day,” said Anne Moody, a registered nurse and the Moody matriarch. Each week, the family, which includes mom, dad Mark, the…