Voice: Rachel Wisniewski

The 34-year-old Philadelphian has spent the last decade connecting with his fellow humans. So far, he’s met 7,000 — and counting

Only 17 percent of fourth graders read at grade level in Philadelphia. A Fairhill parent literary assistant program is slowly improving that — and providing a much-needed community resource

For her deep commitment to making sure immigrant communities are empowered — and represented — Yu-Shan Chou is one of this year’s 2025 Integrity Icons.

Eastern State Penitentiary and Rebuild have teamed up to train Philadelphians for well-paid careers in construction. Here’s a look at how they’re doing it

President Trump’s cuts to food banks puts thousands of Philadelphians at risk of increased hunger. Here’s how it will affect Share Food, our area’s largest hunger relief organization

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

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

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?

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

Shuja Moore’s short film about the benefits — to all of us — of pardons for returning citizens screens Monday in West Philly