Youth

42 teens ran neighborhood play spaces around Philly this summer, engaging younger children while learning to be leaders themselves. Here, a look at some of the joy they shared.

Asthma is the number one illness that sends Philly kids to the ER and the main reason they miss school. A CHOP program is working to change that—starting with where they live

With Roe v. Wade overturned, a national nonprofit's work breaking down barriers to getting effective birth control is more vital than ever

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

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.

Project 440, founded by a Philadelphia Orchestra bassist, transforms high school musicians into community-minded entrepreneurs

A young Kensington resident implores: It’s time for McPherson Square Library to get more city funding

Two charter school officials on why communities must come together to get our kids through Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis

Laura Keane has dedicated her career to closing the gap between being accepted to college, and being a college graduate

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.