WCGN – West Central Germantown Neighbors

Welcome to West Central Germantown, a neighborhood situated within one of the oldest settlements in Pennsylvania and located in the northwest section of Philadelphia.

West Central Germantown Neighbors (WCGN) is an all-volunteer association dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life in a diverse neighborhood. WCGN works to limit expansion of institutional uses and supports historic preservation. Members initiate and encourage group projects to maintain a safe and beautiful place to live, including a garden on the grounds of the Tulpehocken Train Station. We are proud of the creativity and inclusiveness of the neighborhood culture, and sponsor social events to strengthen community bonds.


WCGN ZONING and LAND USE MEETING
November 7, 7:00 PM

Julie Stapleton Carroll is re-forming this important committee. She is looking for neighbors interested in looking to the future and planning for things we want here in Germantown. Share your thoughts and consider joining the committee. Call Julie at 215-828-5176 or send her an email at juliescarroll@gmail.com and get the link to the meeting.


Below are our latest “News” posts—click on title for full post and active links.

WCGN Fall Picnic

The weather was gorgeous, the food delicious and the company was delightful! It was Sunday, October 6, and WCGN was pairing this year with Maxwell Mansion to host our annual Fall Potluck. Both WCGN President Suzanne and Maxwell Director George Boudreau spoke to the neighbors about the shared history of Maxwell and WCGN, starting in […]

In Memorium: Bob Seeley

After over 60 years on Harvey Street, our long-time neighbor Bob Seeley died on October 4 after a short illness. He was a passionate advocate for peace, Germantown, green spaces, public transit and affordable housing. A Quaker memorial service is scheduled for Saturday November 16 at 2 PM at Germantown Monthly Meeting, 47 W. Coulter […]

Another Successful Memorial Day Picnic

With a rain and thunderstorm forecast for Monday, we changed the day and instead about 90 picnickers enjoyed a beautiful Sunday Potluck once again in Luke & Rama’s backyard. Badminton, horseshoe, and corn hole players and bubble chasers of all ages, races and genders took their turns at games, and then feasted on delicious food […]


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