Youth

10+ Ways to Volunteer in Philly This Summer
Looking for opportunities for volunteering? Philadelphia has plenty. Read on for local groups where people of all ages — especially kids and teens — can make a difference over (and beyond) summer break
By Grace Turner
Guest Commentary: Child Sexual Abuse is Preventable
There are signs, and you can learn to see them. A Philly children’s advocate urges all of us to get trained and intervene this summer.
By Benita Williams
Generation Change Philly: The Do-Good Music Impresario
Greg Seltzer, attorney and founder of Philly Music Fest, uses his business savvy and personal passion to help current and future generations of local musicians thrive.
By Sarah Jordan
The Other Music Lessons
Project 440, founded by a Philadelphia Orchestra bassist, transforms high school musicians into community-minded entrepreneurs
By Natalie Pompilio
Guest Commentary: The Last Lifeline of a Hurting Neighborhood
A young Kensington resident implores: It’s time for McPherson Square Library to get more city funding
By Daisie Cardona
Guest Commentary: Philadelphia Children Need a Bigger Village
Two charter school officials on why communities must come together to get our kids through Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis
By Christine Gullotti and Dante Banks
Generation Change Philly: The College Funding Crusader
Laura Keane has dedicated her career to closing the gap between being accepted to college, and being a college graduate
By Christina Griffith
Business for Good: Fishadelphia
The local fish subscription service started as a project at one South Philly high school. Now, it’s a burgeoning business with 300 customers citywide—and still run by the kids.
By Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme