Youth
Tom and Judy Kleinman
They produced Operation Mincemeat, Sunset Blvd. and Evita on Broadway. Now this eminently entrepreneurial Philadelphia couple plans to keep their love for theater alive in their hometown after they’re gone
By Christina Griffith
CHOP’s Gun Safety Rx
Can keeping kids safe from the number one cause of death come from candid healthcare professional-to-parent conversations — paired with free gun locks?
By Autumn Demberger
Chef Nick Elmi
The Top Chef and local restaurateur has quietly transformed the lives of middle and high schoolers through the KB Foundation. This week, he hosts the organization’s annual barbecue fundraiser
By Lauren McCutcheon
Will PA’s Lawsuit Against TikTok Make Children Safer?
There are similar models to follow — big tobacco, opioids — but also plenty of grey area when it comes to addictive products and practices. A public policy expert explains
By Jonathan Caulkins
Welcome to Second Chance High
For more than 30 years, YouthBuild Philadelphia has helped young adults reconnect with school after dropping out. Now, it’s launched an evening program to capture those still left behind
By Denisa R. Superville
How to Help Schools, Students and Teachers
Donate food or money for uniforms, share your expertise, provide reading help and more ways you can support schools in Philadelphia
By Jessica Blatt Press
Kidology
A Southampton company is tackling a growing problem in pediatric care: getting children developmental therapy when they need it, regardless of language, insurance or distance
By Laura Brzyski
Is Fútbol Fever Here to Stay?
An international youth soccer nonprofit is betting big on Philadelphia residents. Can building a couple dozen pitches transform our neighborhoods?
By Natalie Pompilio
Lisa Parker, Peace Maker
The local organizer of an international event believes Philadelphia can still become a beacon of nonviolence and cooperation
By Autumn Demberger
Learning through Play
You know Philadelphia as the mural capital of the world. But did you know we’re closing in on Playful Learning capital too?
By Natalie Pompilio