Activism

All-Star #5: Gloria Casarez

A Fairmount resident’s encounter with rodents — in broad daylight! — sent her on an odyssey to get city action. Here’s what happened … and what you can do about Philly pests, too.

You may be donating, volunteering, voting and protesting to live your values. But, ImpactPHL’s executive director wonders, do you know where your money sleeps at night?

Share Food has fed more than 1 million people a month since last March. That, says its executive director, has required some creative pivoting.

Join Connor Barwin, Jason Kelce and friends in bringing joy to city parks. Help them help all of us live a better life

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

Philly’s legendary restaurateur/entrepreneur/community activist proposes a timely solution for our (repairable) political divide

Last spring, The Citizen helped launch a search for our city’s most honorable public servant. Now, we’re announcing five astounding finalists—and asking you to vote for the person who most inspires you

Here, our regularly updated guide to specific ways you can continue to help communities affected by Covid-19

Local chefs are serving food to those in need, while fueling awareness and action around social justice