14th District Police Chaplains go for a Christmas Carol walk in Germantown [video]
Chaplains of the 14th district police station organized a celebration on the corner of Germantown and Chelten avenues for neighbors to come together to celebrate the Christmas holiday.
Deacon Frank Crangle said events like this help build a bridge between the neighborhood and police department that benefits the whole community.
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