Youth
Block Captain Mekia Elizabeth
The Southwest Germantown native is this year’s Block Captain of the Year for her commitment to fueling deep, joyful connections among neighbors
By Natalie Pompilio
Klean Kensington’s Jeremy Chen
Philadelphia wants residents to imagine the future. In Kensington, one resident is helping teens just achieve more than surviving the present
By Emilia Maia
Meet Kirk Milhoan. And Be Afraid
The renowned CHOP immunologist dissects a recent interview with the new chair of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee
By Paul Offit
Even Your Kids Know What ICE Is Doing Is Wrong
Violence against immigrants and their supporters has come to our neighborhoods. Two young Welcoming Center workers have found hope in the next generation of Americans
By Louise Bittout and Sofian Zapf
What Should Philly Look Like in 2076? Ask an Eighth Grader
Breakthrough and Penn asked 20 young teens to imagine Philadelphia in 50 years. They created a vision for the future —and hope for the kids themselves
By Courtney DuChene
Young People Need More than Just a Paycheck
Learning real-world skills before graduation is critical to securing a wealth-building job. The president/CEO of Philadelphia Youth Network calls on all of us to help young Philadelphians get ahead
By Wendy-Anne Roberts-Johnson
New Voters For America’s Future
A Conestoga High student launched New Voters to register her peers in 2017. Now her nonprofit is challenging young people to claim ownership over America’s next 250 years.
By Christina Griffith
The 24/7 Support Philly Kids and Families Need
The two-time Super Bowl champ checks in on CHOP’s Behavioral Health and Crisis Center, which is meeting the overwhelming demand for mental health support for young people
By Lane Johnson
Don’t Cut Off this Lifeline for English Learners
In a city where one in five students are English language learners, we can’t afford not to support their education
By Alyn Turner and Sean Vanatta
Is Social Media the New Drugs and Alcohol?
As we take on the Vikings this weekend, the two-time Super Bowl champ highlights a Minnesota law leading the way in solving this most modern of public health crises
By Lane Johnson