✨ September 8th is #InternationalLiteracyDay! ✨ Literacy empowers us to communicate and understand the world. 🌍 GIH spoke with local experts from Natural Creativity Center & Mighty Writers Germantown for tips to strengthen literacy. ✅ What tips would you share? 👀

What was once a vision for Haneef Hill, a Mt. Airy native, is not a victory for Northwest Philly, as Urban Youth Kings and Queens offers sports programs centered around basketball, baseball, and softball, bringing children together from all over NW Philly. germantowninfohub.org/from-vision-to…

This week on GIHH: Carlos Aponte from We Love Philly discusses students' mental health, Janice Totso talks about her usage of The Thread Philly, and local educators give tips for Literacy Day. Listen in on Thursday at 5 p.m. on 92.9 FM or gtownradio.com. 📻

Our annual Community of Joy Festival is BACK on Maplewood Mall, featuring music, performances, information/resource tables, vendors, activities for all, and much more. 🤩 It happens Saturday, September 28th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

#TriviaTuesday: G-Town Edition 💡 This Black-owned bookstore is named after the "unity" it seeks to provide the community with. What's the name?

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of East Germantown native, Frankie Beverly, the legendary frontman of Maze and sound of the Philadelphia Block Party. His soulful music has left a lasting impact on the world. Our condolences to his family and friends. ❤️

A new monthly poetry series focusing on activism and social justice kicks off this Sunday at Young American Hard Cider and Tasting Room in Germantown. There will be featured artists from Germantown like Ursula Rucker, Nzadi Keita, and Sonia Sanchez. loom.ly/52k-rCU

Chat with the Germantown Info Hub to connect, learn more about our work, and tell us more about what you want to see, next Tuesday at the Weavers Way G-Town Outreach Office. You can also learn more about the Equally Informed Philly Textline, as we’ll have the EIP team with us!

📣 East Germantown's new satellite election office is open! 🗳️ At 5301 Chew Ave, you can register, update info, and handle mail-in ballots. 💼 Read more here: germantowninfohub.org/satellite-elec…

Tonight on GIHH: Carlos Aponte from We Love Philly emphasizes the importance of students' mental health, Janice Totso talks about her usage of The Thread Philly, and different Literacy Day Tips will be presented. Listen in at 5 p.m. on 92.9 FM or gtownradio.com. 📻

Emotional moment for me, and for Resolve Philly. don't have a thread prepared bc I poured my energy into the letter linked below. thanks for giving it a read

Today at 5pm - Germantown Info Hub! Listen on 92.9 FM OR gtownradio.com Germantown Info Hub

After months of anticipation, the final battle over the Germantown YWCA unfolded at City Hall. With community voices strong and the stakes high, Judge Ann Butchart will decide its fate within 30 days. Read the full recount of yesterday's hearing here: loom.ly/Sc5ZQxs

📚 GIH & Umoja House host a book club featuring Black authors! Join us every 3rd Thursday, 6-8 p.m. at Umoja House (6338 Germantown Ave). Next up: Toni Morrison’s "SULA" on Oct 17. Need a copy? Contact Umoja House! 🗓️ RSVP: loom.ly/st6SD98

🎨 Join us for a Germantown Zine-making Workshop on Thursday, Sept 26, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Lonnie Young Rec Center! 🖍️ Bring materials like old magazines, markers, etc. ✂️ Limited space—RSVP: bit.ly/gtown-zines-se…. 📧 Email [email protected] for questions.

🎉 Today is #DemocracyDay! 📢 Democracy is the foundation of our voting process, giving citizens a voice in who represents them. 🗳️ Last Tuesday, Germantown Info Hub and Equally Informed Philly discussed the importance of democracy with elected officials.

Philadelphia’s 4Elements Earth Education programs teach ancient awareness and nature skills 🌱 to children, inspired by Indigenous wisdom passed down through renowned naturalist Tom Brown Jr., whose legacy lives on in these local youth initiatives 🌍. germantowninfohub.org/coyote-tracks/

Last week on GIHH, Carlos Aponte emphasized the importance of students finding a trusted adult and seeking support to navigate challenges. Listen here: loom.ly/5b0jkYA 🎧

Chat with the Germantown Info Hub to connect, learn more about our work, and tell us more about what you want to see on Tuesday at the Weavers Way G-Town Outreach Office. You can also learn more about the Equally Informed Philly Textline, as we’ll have the EIP team with us!

#TriviaTuesday: G-Town Edition 💡 Beyoncè drew inspiration from this song by an East Germantown legend back in 2019. What's the name of the song?