Voice: Christina Griffith
Philadelphians We Are Thankful For
All year long, The Philadelphia Citizen celebrates Philadelphians who make our city and world a better place. Here are some of our all-time favorites.
By Christina Griffith
Development for Good: Kensington Neighborhood Trust
An innovative model for community-business development provides opportunity for current and new residents to thrive in a Philadelphia neighborhood experiencing both investment and crisis
By Christina Griffith
Generation Change Philly: The Doc Saving Us From Ourselves
Penn physician-scientist Kit Delgado applies what he learns from treating injured patients in the ER to changing the behavior that gets us there in the first place.
By Christina Griffith
The Citizen Recommends: WealthCon
State Senator Sharif Street and minority development platform NYCE host a free event next month that aims to close the racial wealth gap, promote real estate ownership — and advance the next generation of millionaires
By Christina Griffith
Citizen of the Week: Rosalind Pichardo
The founder of Operation Save Our City also works in Temple's ER as a trauma victims' advocate, and has administered Narcan to 900 people in Kensington ...
By Christina Griffith
The Citizen Recommends: WURD Radio Founder’s Day
The free, ninth annual day of discussion returns to carry on the legacy of Walter P. Lomax Jr. and of one of only three Black-owned and operated talk radio stations in the U.S.
By Christina Griffith
Generation Change Philly: The Teachers’ Teacher
Laura Boyce doesn’t just advocate for educators in Philadelphia public schools. She teaches them to advocate for themselves, for their students, and for the Philadelphia School District
By Christina Griffith
Generation Change Philly: The Urban Farmer
An irrepressible leader of today’s urban farming movement in Philadelphia, Christa Barfield builds individual and community health from the ground up
By Christina Griffith