Search Results for: "citizen of the week"
Arashdeep Singh
An Indian citizen, he can’t vote in the U.S. — but that hasn’t stopped him from helping others cast ballots by November 5
By Delaney ParksSammy Grossman
An entrepreneurial 18-year-old from Center City launches Project Spread Smiles, a line of limited edition t-shirts, hoodies and trucker hats that promote mental health and public happiness
By Lauren McCutcheonElena Jadach and Gen Z for Sustainability
The William Penn Charter School senior launched a nonprofit that empowers her peers to pitch in on protecting the planet
By Stephanie OstroffSteve Stroiman
Every neighborhood should be as lucky to have a “non-leader” like the one who serves Cresheim Village Neighbors in Mount Airy (and who once taught Jewish studies to a teenage Josh Shapiro)
By Lauren McCutcheonJacqueline “Jax” Cusack of Roxborough Development Corp
The new-ish head of the neighborhood group grew up caring for and communing with the region’s parks and waterways. Now she’s bringing her lifelong passion for the environment to bring more green to the Northwest Philly neighborhood
By Rachel WisniewskiBigga Dre
A grassroots Black empowerment activist who has long flown under the mainstream radar is one of the reasons Juneteenth in Philly is the harmonious, artful and joyous celebration it is today
By Abigail ChangNadia Bosket
The founder of Hoop Dreams, Inc. has figured out how to help Philly kids make friends, be confident and focus on opportunities, using basketball as bait
By Lauren McCutcheonJohn Solomon of Endangered Kind
Lifelong North Philadelphian John Solomon uses his own experiences to help young people in his community escape the cycle of gun violence
By Norah Rami