Voice: Rachel Wisniewski
Powering Up Mentorship
Big Brothers Big Sisters’ local CEO is spearheading the group’s first efforts in Philadelphia schools, with the aim of providing every middle schooler with a much-needed mentor
By Rachel Wisniewski
Citizen of the Week: Jacqueline “Jax” Cusack of Roxborough Development Corp
The new-ish head of the neighborhood group grew up caring for and communing with the region’s parks and waterways. Now she’s bringing her lifelong passion for the environment to bring more green to the Northwest Philly neighborhood
By Rachel Wisniewski
“Unacceptable” Work
George Matysik has led Philly’s Share Food Program to become the largest hunger relief organization in the region. So why does he think he shouldn’t have the job at all?
By Rachel Wisniewski
Citizen of the Week: Jill Goldstone and Rydal Refugee Resettlement Committee
An Abington community “connector” has drawn her neighbors into “the greatest opportunity in the world:” the effort to support refugee families emigrating to the United States
By Rachel Wisniewski
The Citizen Recommends: Pardon Me
Shuja Moore’s short film about the benefits — to all of us — of pardons for returning citizens screens Monday in West Philly
By Rachel Wisniewski
Citizen of the Week: Nicole Bixler of Operation In My Backyard
The Port Richmond social worker offers sustenance, support and care to those struggling with addiction
By Rachel Wisniewski
The Last Chance for Safe Injection Sites?
City Council is set to vote this week on banning safe injection sites from all but one district in Philadelphia. Toronto has modeled another way
By Rachel Wisniewski