Citizen of the Week

Laurada Byers

With her new book, the founder of Russell Byers Charter School inspires by telling deep truths

By Jessica Blatt Press

The (New) Sound of Philly

Students at Hill-Freedman World Academy have created an album that showcases the power of music to unite, with cameos from Chill Moody and...Bill Hite?

By Jessica Blatt Press
Citizens of the Week

Climate Dads

This Father’s Day, we tip our hat to a Philly duo who’s giving like-minded men agency over a seemingly daunting problem

By Jessica Blatt Press
Meet the Disruptor

Kyree Holmes

The Philly native launched Onyx Valley as a way to open doors—and make a dent in eradicating tech’s pipeline woes

By Jessica Blatt Press
The Citizen Recommends

ArtWell Festival

Since 2000, the nonprofit has been using art to heal, help, and bring joy to Philly. On June 8th, you too can experience the beauty of their programming

By Jessica Blatt Press
Business for Good

Penji

The Camden-based design company doesn’t just create graphics: It fuels opportunities

By Jessica Blatt Press
Citizens of the Week

10,000 White Women—Doing the Work

There's no perfect way to talk about race. But four friends are igniting conversations among a group that could use more of them: white women

By Jessica Blatt Press
New Blood

Common Pleas Judicial Candidate Kay Yu

The next in an ongoing series finds a first-generation candidate wading into the absurd way we elect judges. Why? Because of where she’s been

By Jessica Blatt Press
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ImpactPHL’s Total Impact

Among the speakers not to miss at this week’s impact investing conference is Catherine Berman of CNote, a platform that funds women-owned startups

By Jessica Blatt Press
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Krista Tippett’s On Being Live

On Monday night, Interfaith Philadelphia will host the popular podcaster for the first-ever Philly-based recording of her beloved show

By Jessica Blatt Press