Are you interested in what Germantown United CDC is working on? Want to learn about future projects and activities? We’re hosting an interactive Town Hall on Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 6–7:30pm. This is an opportunity to hear from GU’s staff and connect with neighborhood residents, local businesses, and community stakeholders. The Town Hall will include a brief presentation by GU staff and Q&A session. This is a virtual event with three ways to participate! Attend online with Zoom, call in…
Prioritizing the Voices of Our Predominately-Black Community
Our neighborhood and our country are grieving right now, as protests continue to demand justice for George Floyd. Know that the staff and board at GU stand in solidarity with our neighbors in Germantown and other Black communities across the city and nation.
Response to Proposed Redevelopment of the Former Germantown High School and Fulton Elementary School Buildings
In my capacity as Board President of Germantown United Community Development Corporation, I have prepared this overview about the proposed redevelopment of the former Germantown High School and Robert Fulton Elementary School properties. For those who may not be aware of the history, this will help bring you up to speed. In January 2019, a real estate listing surfaced promoting development of Germantown High School by a firm called MSC Realty. The listing depicted a suburban-style shopping center surrounded by parking…
Germantown Community Radio now live at 92.9 on the FM dial
The Germantown Community Radio Partners will celebrate the launch of Germantown’s new low power FM radio station on Saturday, February 17 from 2pm – 5pm with special on-air programming and satellite listening parties. 92.9 FM is Germantown Community Radio: All Germantown All the Time. Now broadcasting live from downtown Germantown, the station features locally produced and syndicated non-commercial programming.
The festivities on February 17th include two pop-up listening parties featuring meet-and-greets with show hosts, giveaways, and the opportunity to record an interview for radio broadcast. The listening parties will be held at Germantown Life Enrichment Center, located at 5722 Greene St, from 2pm – 4pm, and Germantown Espresso Bar, located at 26 Maplewood Mall, from 2pm – 5pm.
Representatives from the Germantown Community Radio Partners will also be live in the studio from 2pm – 5pm, located at the headquarters of G-town Radio (26 Maplewood Mall). On-air programming will include an introduction of new radio hosts, special guests from the Germantown community, a sneak peek at exciting programming in the works, and other behind the scenes stories. Listeners are encouraged to call the studio at 215-609-4301 and get on the air.
