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Germantown Business Corridor Beautification Project Updates

Thousands of daffodil and crocus bulbs were planted on November 5th at three public spaces within the Central Germantown commercial corridor. The planting prioritized locations with high pedestrian/commuter traffic and good visibility from the roadway. This beautification effort is part of Germantown United CDC’s Clean Corridors Program, supported by the City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce and the PHL Taking Care of Business Program.  A wonderful group of volunteers made this massive planting project possible! 15+ G-town residents, business owners, and volunteers from the Weavers Way “Cooperator“ program…

Save the date! Small Business Saturday is Nov. 26

November 26th is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. We know that businesses need our support now more than ever as they continue to navigate, retool and pivot from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. GU is encouraging shoppers and the greater Germantown community to support small businesses in our neighborhood this holiday season and into the New Year, asking folks to share their favorite businesses with friends, discover a new business,…

Important Community Survey

Please complete this brief survey about the Germantown YWCA Building at 5820 Germantown Avenue to weigh in on this important development issue impacting an important part of our commercial corridor.  The survey is quick, easy, and anonymous if you wish. Confidential results will be shared publicly and sent to local elected representatives and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (PRA). The goal is to have 500 surveys completed by September.  Join the Friends for the Restoration of the Germantown YWCA Building Facebook Group for regular updates on this project or email savethegermantownywca@gmail.com to…

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