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The Black Writers Museum in Vernon Park
In case you missed this fantastic article. Please visit the Museum this Spring and welcome them to Vernon Park! http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/nw-philadelphia/65204-newly-reopened-black-writers-museum-positioned-as-tourist-friendly-draw-for-germantown
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http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/revitalize-Germantown-oldies-in-the-park-Vernon-Park-215062651.html
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/revitalize-Germantown-oldies-in-the-park-Vernon-Park-215062651.html Thank you to Councilwoman Cindy Bass and her excellent team for organizing such a wonderful event in the Park. Keep in mind this is a summer series! See you there, Germantown!
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Tagged events in the park, oldies in the park, summer 19144
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Temple’s “Philadelphia Neighborhoods” Covers Countdown
Temple’s “Philadelphia Neighborhoods” Covers Countdown Thanks so much for your great article, video, photos and support!
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Countdown to Germantown Day: Recap
Vernon Park ‘peace pole’ dedication highlights Countdown to Germantown Day April 8, 2013 By Alaina Mabaso for NewsWorks, @AlainaMabaso (Photos: Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) Thanks to Newsworks for being on the beat (and dancing to it too!) at Countdown to Germantown Day!
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Countdown to Countdown
Countdown to Countdown (video by Newsworks.org) Thank you to everyone who came out to the press conference this morning—especially Acclaim Academy for braving the cold and bringing your great dance moves! Thank you to Newsworks.org, NBC and KYW for … Continue reading
FOVP on the Northwest Soapbox
FOVP on the Northwest Soapbox The Northwest Soapbox, GTown radio’s podcast for the Northwest welcomed the Programs & Events Committee to speak about the park and its upcoming events calendar for 2013.
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Programs in Vernon Park and Germantown, 2013
Programs in Vernon Park and Germantown, 2013 This week, the Programs Committee met with community members and organizations of Germantown to brainstorm events for 2013. Newsworks was onsite to cover the meeting. We very much look forward to working together … Continue reading
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Flea Market featured on Newsworks
Flea Market featured on Newsworks
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