Activism

The Southwest Philly activist is this year’s Block Captain of the Year for her efforts to beautify her block and uplift neighbors of all ages

A Kensington community leader refuses to share the Civil Rights icon’s celebration with an inauguration that validates the January 6, 2021 insurrection

The 15-year-old Youth Citizen of the Year has donated more than 79,000 pairs of socks to the most vulnerable members of his community through his nonprofit Socks For The Streets

A longtime university president mourns the attack on ideas that are important to democracy

How the lawyer who took on the likes of Bill Cosby and R. Kelly has become a statewide champion for sexual assault survivors

As the New Year approaches, Philadelphians we’ve honored share their inspiring plans for the coming year. These are resolutions you can count on

The dates you need for the end of the year for things to do in Philadelphia to make 2025 your civic best

Do one thing a week that makes you a better citizen of your city. Here, some ideas to get you started

Look at you, Philly! You got through the year — and it wasn’t all bad. In fact, some of it was downright … spectacular. Let’s review.

Do one thing a week that makes you a better citizen of your city. Here, some ideas to get you started