Voice: Jessica Blatt Press

Martin & Malcolm & America Book Club
A new book club series at Temple’s Blockson Library aims to cast a new light on American icons — and bring people together.
By Jessica Blatt Press
Who Are The Most Outstanding City Workers?
We’re kicking off our 5th Integrity Icon Awards, and we need your help to find Philadelphia employees going above and beyond their job description to make Philly better for all
By Jessica Blatt Press
Disruptors Alexis A. Thompson and Stephan A. Grupp
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia doctors have devoted their lives to improving the quality and length of life for some of our country’s most vulnerable and overlooked patients: children with sickle cell disease.
By Jessica Blatt Press
Educator Njemele Tamala Anderson
The English teacher at Science Leadership Academy @ Beeber expects greatness from her students — and showers them with the essential tools they deserve to achieve it
By Jessica Blatt Press
Team IMPACT Philly
Harnessing the talent, teamwork and spirit of our college athletes, the Philly arm of the national nonprofit brings joy to kids with life-altering conditions — and respite to their caregivers
By Jessica Blatt Press
Meet the Citizens of the Year
The Citizen is proud to introduce our annual group of all-stars who are making Philadelphia better — and inspiring us all to do the same.
By Jessica Blatt Press
Meals as Medicine
A new, first-of-its kind study affirms the power of one local nonprofit’s medically tailored meals to treat chronic illnesses
By Jessica Blatt Press
“A Pathway Into Wealth”
Hopeworks and other local programs are training Philadelphians for jobs in the growing healthcare industry while creating financial stability — and mobility
By Jessica Blatt Press
Your Next Great Reads
Many of the brilliant thinkers who will be at our 7th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival on November 15 have not-to-miss books. Check them out — then, get your tickets to hear them live
By Jessica Blatt Press
The Outsiders
Philly is the center of the political universe — just ask DeNiro, Musk, DiCaprio and all the folks who’ve moved here from around the world to get out the vote for both candidates
By Jessica Blatt Press