We’ve seen that tidying up our neighborhoods can make them safer. That’s why, from June to October 2024, the Safe Steps Northwest initiative will provide weekly block cleaning services to 335 residential blocks in Germantown and Mt. Airy, which have recently been affected by gun violence. We’re excited to begin work with Reverend W. Douglas Banks, who will lead the project rollout! Stay tuned for cleaning crew job openings and collaboration opportunities. This initiative is made possible by funding from…
Join Us for Fall Garden Plant Day in Germantown
Germantown United CDC invites you to participate in our Fall Garden Plant Day on Saturday, November 4, from 11 am to 2 pm. This event is an opportunity for community members to come together and help beautify our neighborhood by planting perennial plants and preparing the gardens for the upcoming season. The meeting point for the event will be at the top of Maplewood Mall, at the intersection of Greene and Armat Streets. All skill levels are welcome, so whether…
Maplewood Mall Welcomes Stylish Bigbelly Trash Can Units
Exciting news! Maplewood Mall’s brand-new, state-of-the-art BigBelly high capacity trash can units have arrived and are ready to tackle our waste management needs. Positioned strategically at both ends of the mall – within the Germantown Ave/Armat plaza and curbside at Greene St/Armat – these units combine functionality with a touch of artistic flair to the mall’s surroundings. Thanks to the creative brilliance of Oluwafemi (@olwfm), these trash can units transcend mere utility and transform into eye-catching pieces of urban art.…
First Daffodil Bloom
Spring has definitely sprung! Germantown United CDC now supports the maintenance of several public spaces within our service area, including the renovated bus transfer plaza at W Chelten Avenue and Greene Street, also known as The Chelten Greene. Last year, we started working with Candice Price Garden Design to care for the garden here and at each end of Maplewood Mall to bring more beauty to our neighborhood. In November, dozens of volunteers came out to plant thousands of spring bulbs with…