Health
Dr. David C. Fajgenbaum
The Penn Medicine physician turned his five near-death experiences into a mission to save the lives of people suffering from humanity’s 12,000 known diseases. Is it any wonder, then, that Fajgenbaum is our Citizen of the Year?
By Jessica Blatt PressThe 3 Numbers Everyone Must Know
An educator and community organizer urges state legislators to pass a bill to raise awareness of, funding for and police integration with mental health service hotline 988
By Vanessa MengBuilt to Heal with Michael Murphy
The renowned architect spoke for a large Citizen crowd about why all people deserve good design — and how he intends to bring it to them
By Lauren McCutcheonSaving Pennsylvania Moms
The U.S. has the highest rate of maternal mortality in the developed world – especially among Black women. State Representative Morgan Cephas is on a mission to change that
By Jessica Blatt PressMEET THE 2023 CITIZENS OF THE YEAR
Join us in honoring the most impactful Philadelphians of 2023 at a dinner featuring MSNBC’s Ali Velshi and actor and activist George Takei
By Jessica Blatt PressWorking While Menopause-ing
One in four women leave the workforce because of symptoms related to menopause, a life milestone that has been woefully under-researched. Help may, finally, be on the way
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy15+ Ways to Help Others for Thanksgiving
Before and after you hunker down for the big meal, take time to make the holiday more special for your fellow Philadelphians.
By Ethan YoungA Village of Moms, for Moms
Cocolife.Black provides Black and Brown women with lifesaving maternal care they have long needed, from pre-conception through baby’s early years
By Jessica Blatt PressNicole Bixler of Operation In My Backyard
The Port Richmond social worker offers sustenance, support and care to those struggling with addiction
By Rachel WisniewskiReducing Gun Violence with Roca’s Molly Baldwin
Roca, a program in Massachusetts and Baltimore trains shooters to refrain from shooting by literally changing their minds. See the founder at Ideas We Should Steal Festival on November 17
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy