Category Archives: Around the Park

Statement re: Renovation of former Germantown YWCA Building and related concerns

Posted on January 12, 2022 by fovpgermantown

Please read our statement regarding recent events, concerns and issues raised related to the renovation of the former Germantown YWCA building:

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🌿 Friends of Vernon Park: 2020 Gratitude, Reflections & Shout-outs. Join us in 2021!

Posted on January 11, 2021 by fovpgermantown

View our 2020 Annual Summary and learn how to get involved in 2021!

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Stay Safe, Germantown!

Posted on May 6, 2020 by fovpgermantown

We are so thankful for our community’s commitment to taking care of one another. Please continue to utilize Vernon Park safely, enjoying the sunshine and the spring blooms. Please refrain from gatherings of any size at this time, due … Continue reading →

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Peace & Love in Germantown 2019

Posted on December 10, 2019 by fovpgermantown

Thanks to everyone who joined us on Saturday! Check out our photos here. Children, families and neighbors of any & all faiths are invited to take part in decorating Vernon Park’s blue spruce by the peace pole (aka Carrie’s tree) … Continue reading →

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Love Your Park, Fall 2019!

Posted on November 6, 2019 by fovpgermantown

Join us on the citywide Philadelphia Parks & Recreation + Fairmount Park Conservancy Fall 2019 #LoveYourPark day to show some love for the ‘Emerald of Germantown’, Vernon Park! Earlier this fall we hosted student volunteers from Villanova University who … Continue reading →

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TreePhilly 2019 Yard Tree Giveaway

Posted on September 19, 2019 by fovpgermantown

Update: All 50 Trees have been reserved. Please note there is a waitlist through the registration form. Thanks so much for supporting this project with TreePhilly! At this year’s Bazaar & Flea Market you may be able to bring home … Continue reading →

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2019 Fall Community Bazaar & Flea Market

Posted on September 7, 2019 by fovpgermantown

Vendors Welcome! new/used/handmade/secondhand items arts/activities/community resources & organizations $12 advance/$20 day of. Kindly BYO table/display *please no food vending without approved City licenses Vendors: Be sure to complete the form below and hit ‘submit’. You will then see a confirmation … Continue reading →

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Under the Shady Old Tree 2019!

Posted on July 10, 2019 by fovpgermantown

This summer, join Friends of Vernon Park and Friends of Joseph E. Coleman Library Under the Shady Old Tree! Mark your calendars: On 4 Friday afternoons in August, relax in the shade and explore a different theme each week such as … Continue reading →

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Love Your Park 2019

Posted on April 5, 2019 by fovpgermantown

Friends & neighbors, join us during Love Your Park Week 2019 on Saturday, May 11 from 11am – 2pm! Outdoor fun for all ages in the ‘Emerald of Germantown’, Vernon Park! Pack a picnic blanket and your favorite snacks … Continue reading →