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Print Happens

December 15, 2025 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Ten Years of DIY News — and Why It Still Matters [more…]

Food and Drink

Anger into Action: A Community Fridge Story

January 8, 2024 Steve Fillmore 0

Germantown volunteers bounce back after vandalism, with renewed spirit to feed hungry neighbors.  [more…]

Germantown News

Covid Quackery

May 2, 2020 Steve Fillmore 0

Don’t try this at home! Latest medical myths exposed.  [more…]

Businesses and organizations

Local Footprint

October 20, 2019 Carolyn Fillmore 2

Check out our new office on Chelten Ave!    [more…]

Development

Let’s Make a Deal

August 25, 2019 Carolyn Fillmore 0

A compromise with this local developer could be a big win for the community. [more…]

Neighborhood

Summer’s Last Stand

August 22, 2019 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Free Local shindig under the stars at Historic Germantown! [more…]

Businesses and organizations

Go Mean or Go Green

November 28, 2018 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Germantown is a multi-dimensional neighborhood, seems people see what they want to see…  [more…]

Businesses and organizations

A Little Help from Our Friends

May 2, 2018 Carolyn Fillmore 0

As the Local reaches into nearby neighborhoods, a community Advisory Board keeps our message on track. [more…]

Neighborhood councils

RECAP: Community Council Meeting, March 9 2015

March 11, 2015 Carolyn Fillmore 4

Ridge Flats! Master plans! Construction detours and more exciting developments at this month’s general Council meeting. [more…]

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