The Citizen Updates

Catching Up With Hallee Adelman

With the hit documentary The Social Dilemma and her latest children's book, the author, filmmaker and philanthropist continues to empower young people

By Jessica Blatt Press

The True Meaning of Health Care

A new financial wellness program at CHOP has helped families recoup $700,000 owed to them in an effort to tackle a critical vital sign: poverty

By Jessica Blatt Press

The Vaccine Is Here! The Vaccine is Here!

Convincing skeptical Philadelphians to get their Covid-19 vaccine will take trust-building—and ample creativity. A new citywide special, anyone?

By Jessica Blatt Press

“A Caress to the Soul”

The Philadelphia Lullaby Project, launched this year by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute with World Cafe Live, strengthens bonds among parents, babies and communities

By Jessica Blatt Press
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Meet Richard Gordon IV

The 2020 Principal of the Year thinks the key to turning around Philly schools comes down to human connection. His work at Robeson High School may prove him right.

By Jessica Blatt Press
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Meet Shaquita A. Smith

As the social studies curriculum specialist for the School District of Philadelphia, Smith helps open worlds, and doors, for more than 200,000 students every year

By Jessica Blatt Press
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Meet Carlos Aponte

The high school history teacher has met the challenges of illiteracy and disenfranchisement with creativity and passion

By Jessica Blatt Press
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Meet Dr. Ruth Abaya

The pediatric ER doctor and public health manager is using every avenue possible to heal the other epidemic in our midst: gun violence

By Jessica Blatt Press
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Houwzer’s Next Move

Mike Maher’s growing, Philly-based real estate company has launched a nonprofit arm that's poised to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to help underserved people buy homes

By Jessica Blatt Press
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Philly Forward Forum

This Thursday, join local changemakers—and investors who are committed to supporting them—to help catalyze real change in Philly

By Jessica Blatt Press