What’s with the mine shaft, err I mean hole, really big hole, that swallowed the sidewalk in front of 4805 Greene St in the little village of Germantown many months ago? Set between W Rockland and Wyneva streets, situated on the formerly-safest-route to the neighborhood corner store, this sidewalk has seen better days. It’s looking a little like a sinkhole (but not) and is extremely dangerous to pedestrians. And it’s been like this for at minimum 4 months. Lots of people have seen it. Luckily, no one has fallen in it yet – at least we don’t think. Has anyone been reported missing? Seriously, I wouldn’t be surprised if a coal miner clambered out.
the hellmouth gets pretty deep in the back
The hole is the stuff of legend and it’s become a fun topic over on that thing called Twitter. Brian Hickey at WHYY’s NewsWorks encountered the abyss back on June 15, citing The Hellmouth Has Opened Up On A Germantown Sidewalk. Later he tweeted, “At least tomatoes grow from it.” That’s true and we actually pulled a few out and replanted them in the community garden on W Rockland. Resourceful! Continue Reading →
