Citizen of the Week

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
Guest Commentary

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
Guest Commentary

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
Guest Commentary

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
Lane Johnson’s Season of Strong Mental Health

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
Guest Commentary

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
LANE JOHNSON’S SEASON OF STRONG MENTAL HEALTH

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
Photo Essay

Riding High – All Year Long

A weather-proof polo arena for kids – in Philadelphia? That seemingly wild vision has become a reality for young horse riders

By Sabina Louise Pierce