Voice: Jessica Blatt Press
Safe at Home
Philadelphia’s Eviction Diversion Program has become a model for cities around the country — and a lifesaver for Philadelphia families
By Jessica Blatt Press
The Citizen Recommends: Jason Kelce’s New Do-Good Line of Merch
With Underdog Apparel, the Philadelphia Eagles’ star center is selling tees, totes, fanny packs, hats and more to benefit Philly kids everywhere.
By Jessica Blatt Press
Ideas We Should Steal: A Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health Care
An Oklahoma program helps save police resources and provide better care for residents in distress. Could Philly do the same to combat our mental health care crisis?
By Jessica Blatt Press
How to Help Schools, Students and Teachers
Donate food or money for uniforms, share your expertise, provide reading help and more ways you can support schools in Philadelphia during the 2022-23 school year
By Jessica Blatt Press
The Rookie’s Guide to Biking in Philly
Expert tips for hitting Philadelphia's mean streets on two wheels
By Jessica Blatt Press
Generation Change Philly: The Carbon Slayer
With his Navy Yard-based company, Ecosave, Marcelo Rouco is providing the kind of win-win solution that’s good for businesses, the city and the planet.
By Jessica Blatt Press
The Citizen Recommends: PHILADELPHIA250’s “Leave a Legacy” Kickoff Workshop
Planning has begun for Philly’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence. An event next week will launch a citywide search for ways to memorialize the event by the people, for all the people
By Jessica Blatt Press
The Answer to Our Youth Mental Health Crisis?
A collaboration between CHOP, Girard College and The Independence Blue Cross Foundation is meeting children in mental distress where they are most comfortable: school. Could this be a model for these overwhelming times?
By Jessica Blatt Press