Activism

“Our Job Just Got Harder”
But the work has never been more important, says The Rosenbach Museum & Library Director, despite — or because of — nearly $600,000 in federal funding cuts
By Kelsey Scouten Bates
How To Celebrate Earth Day in Philadelphia
More than 50 years after the holiday began, there are more reasons — and more ways — than ever to combat climate change, right here in Philly
By Rosamelia Lara Sanchez, Christina Griffith and Lauren McCutcheon
Your 2025 Good (Philadelphia) Citizen Calendar
The dates you need for things to do in Philadelphia to make 2025 your civic best
By Lauren McCutcheon
My School Votes …
… thanks, in large part, to the work of the high school winner of Vote That Jawn’s Erinda Sheno Memorial Prize essay contest.
By Miran Andriyevsky
Growing a Garden in East Kensington
An abandoned lot sparked a community-led movement to reclaim green space in the North Philly neighborhood
By Angie Bacha
Officer Leroy Wimberly, Neighborhood Dad
Inspired by his own journey as a father, a Temple University police officer has become a vital support for hundreds of students in North Philadelphia
By Ben Schittler and Lauren McCutcheon
Demystifying Public Comment
Your step-by-step guide for attending and speaking out at Philadelphia City Council, Board of Education and Department of Planning and Development meetings
By Andrew Lu
“We Are the Cavalry”
Bread & Roses Community Fund launched a new program to support grassroots groups fighting for climate justice. Chester environmental activist Zulene Mayfield explains why this work matters
By Charity Tooze
How to Help Ukraine
President Trump signaled an end to U.S. support of Ukraine on Friday. Still, the fight for the country's freedom — which is a fight for democracy — goes on. So does the need to support the efforts
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Philadelphia Citizen of the Year Awards
Who can outshine a Super Bowl MVP? Try a West Philly public school teacher, Southwest Philly block captain, a 15 year-old from Northeast Philly, and other Philadelphians dedicated careers to dauntlessly implementing solutions in their community
By Lauren McCutcheon