Voice: Jessica Blatt Press
Stacey Trooskin
The infectious disease physician is leading the charge to make Philly the first city to eradicate Hepatitis C
By Jessica Blatt PressHidden Lives Illuminated
A series of films created by incarcerated men and women in Philly has a common thread: Humanity. See them at Eastern State Penitentiary this month
By Jessica Blatt PressA Needed Lyft
The ride share company is offering $2.50 trips for some Philly residents in food deserts to help with a major hurdle to healthy eating: getting to grocery stores
By Jessica Blatt PressGaye Harley and Jamie Powell
The Delaware hospital staffers are making sleeping mats and tote bags for the homeless—out of discarded operating room fabric
By Jessica Blatt PressSara Lomax-Reese and Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
At a women’s happy hour on Wednesday, The Citizen’s Executive Editor and the President/CEO of WURD radio talked about women’s power—and obligation—to change Philly, and the world
By Jessica Blatt PressWomen’s Community Revitalization Project
One year after the death of Jeremy Nowak—The Citizen’s visionary founding chairman—we check in with the first-ever grantee of the award named in his honor
By Jessica Blatt PressBringing The Music Back
Temple Contemporary’s Symphony for a Broken Orchestra project repaired and returned 1,000-plus musical instruments to Philly students. Now it’s spreading its mission nationally
By Jessica Blatt PressNeighbor-powered realty co-ops
In Minneapolis, neighbors joined together to develop property in their community. Could that approach ensure Philly residents benefit from their changing neighborhoods too?
By Jessica Blatt PressAction News’ Litter Coverage
This week, check out 6abc’s evening news on-air or online for a closer look at Philly’s trash problem—and what we can all do to combat it
By Jessica Blatt PressSocial Media for…Good?
With her grassroots nonprofit, Buddy Project, Drexel student Gabby Frost is helping youth in Philly and around the world feel less alone
By Jessica Blatt Press