Youth

The 15-year-old Youth Citizen of the Year has donated more than 79,000 pairs of socks to the most vulnerable members of his community through his nonprofit Socks For The Streets

Harnessing the talent, teamwork and spirit of our college athletes, the Philly arm of the national nonprofit brings joy to kids with life-altering conditions — and respite to their caregivers

The president and CEO of PECO’s parent company serves on the board of Cal Ripken’s foundation. Here’s why they just opened a new STEM center at Essington’s Tinicum School

Out of classroom enrichment programs like music and art are not frills, a new report says. They are key to making students citizens of their world

A Swarthmore political scientist compares the election to an issue top of mind for our youngest voters in and beyond Philly: climate change

A teenage Philadelphian on why her generation isn't taking just “Yes” for an answer

The Philadelphia Citizen is partnering with Vote That Jawn on an inaugural student essay contest in honor of the late Philadelphia-proud writer and voting activist Erinda Sheno

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member says inflammatory immigration rhetoric is more than just that — his first administration proved cruelty is the point

An entrepreneurial 18-year-old from Center City launches Project Spread Smiles, a line of limited edition t-shirts, hoodies and trucker hats that promote mental health and public happiness

A sixth grader at Girard College sees her own future in the Vice President’s (potential) journey to the White House