Germantown
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Philadelphia Physician, Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Ala Stanford Publishes New Memoir
Dr. Ala Stanford, the Philadelphia native and pediatric surgeon who made headlines for her work as a prominent leader during the city’s COVID-19 response, has…
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Black-owned Spirits Company, Diggs Boys Bourbon, Plans to Open Distillery and Tasting Room in Philadelphia Next Year
Diggs Boys Bourbon, a spirits company launched during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, will soon be available in Pennsylvania as it also plans a new…
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These Philly Ice Cream Shops Offer Some of the Best Ice Cream in the Region
Eating delicious ice cream is an ideal way to cool off during hot summer days, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. Luckily, many excellent shops…
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Why the Founder of Colored Girls Museum Moved From Germantown Home to Ensure Its Continued Existence
Vashti DuBois, founder and executive director of The Colored Girls Museum, had to move from her home to ensure that the museum she created there…
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Here Are Some of the Coolest Shops to Get Ice Cream Sandwiches in Philly
As the summer season quickly approaches, many are going to want to get their hands on a nice, cool treat, and ice cream sandwiches fit…
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PECO Celebrates 20 Years of Green Region Open Space Program with Nearly $3 Million to 400 Organizations
For the last 20 years, PECO, in partnership with Natural Lands, has supported local municipalities and nonprofits across Greater Philadelphia that are doing their part…
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Weavers Way Opens New Grocery Store in Germantown
Weavers Way has opened a new grocery store in Germantown after three years of work, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. The 6,000-square-foot store sits near…
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Toska Restaurant in Mount Airy Provides Customers With Unique Albanian-Inspired Dishes
Pizza and beers are popular food and beverage options for many, but one Philadelphia restaurant, Toska, is giving those options a unique twist, says Aunyea…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Ronald Matthews, President, Eastern University
Ronald Matthews, President of Eastern University, spoke to PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Philadelphia, where his parents encouraged his passion for music from a…
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Optimism or Caution? How Do Germantown Residents Feel About the Rise of Residential Development?
Toward the end of 2023, Odin Properties cut the ribbon on two modern apartment buildings on Germantown Avenue, and residents have thoughts about this and…
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FBI Raids and Cold Feet: Inside the Disrupted 1942 Nazi Plot to Blow up Pennsylvania Railroad’s Horseshoe Curve
A Nazi plot to blow up a Pennsylvania Railroad, namely Altoona’s famous “Horseshoe Curve,” and a cryolite metals plant in Philadelphia, among other targets, failed…
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Have A Delicious Slice of Pie At One of These Philadelphia Bakeries
Many eateries and bakeries in Philadelphia prepare incredible pies, with some of them baking the popular classics while some offer unique flavors to tempt the…
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Asher’s Chocolate Company in Souderton Has Been Creating Delicious Treats for Generations
Asher’s Chocolate Company in Souderton is a family-owned chocolate maker that has been creating delicious treats for five generations, reports Dan Sheridan for 6abc. Depending…
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Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee and Books in Germantown Provides a Space to Elevate the Voices of the Black Community
Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee and Books in Germantown provides underserved communities with a wide selection of good books and serves great coffee to match, reports Bob…
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FarmerJawn in Westtown Among Younger Farmers Who Are Trying to Fill Void of Shuttering Farms Across State
With a growing number of farms closing for good throughout Pennsylvania, younger farmers from non-agricultural backgrounds, like FarmerJawn in Westtown, are trying to fill the…
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A Germantown Elementary School Has Overcome Its Low Budget To Become a Top-Tier Institution
In less than a decade, Anna Lane Lingelbach Elementary in Germantown has managed to grow from a bare-bones budget into a statewide star, according to…
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Fox 29’s Bob Kelly Tours the Oldest Chocolate Business in the Region
Fox 29’s Bob Kelly recently got the chance to tour Asher’s Chocolate in Souderton to learn how they make their delicious chocolates. Asher’s has been…
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Meet Kai Davis, Germantown Native and Philadelphia’s New Poet Laureate
Germantown native Kai Davis has been selected as Philadelphia’s new poet laureate, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She succeeds Airea D. Matthews, Philadelphia’s…
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