Youth
Finn Glew
The recent Harriton High School grad started a motor rally to spur conversation about toxic masculinity while raising money to help survivors of sexual abuse
By Jeffrey FishmanBridging the Wealth Gap
A local program has taught wealth-building skills to 1,500 students and the adults in their lives. Now, it's growing—with the support of powerful local institutions—to take the poverty-fighting work nationwide
By Jessica Blatt Press20+ Great Ways to Keep Kids Busy This Summer
Whether you’ve got a budding artist, activist, or future tech wiz on your hands, these Philly summer activities will keep ’em entertained, engaged, and energized. Here, our 2021 guide to warm-weather things to do with kids in Philadelphia
By Emily GouletA Better Way To Teach Reading
Two-thirds of Philly third graders are behind in reading. Will a new program the District is launching in September change that? The answer may lie in Bethlehem, PA.
By Jane M. Von BergenGermination Project Fellows
Local teens continue to blaze trails in far-ranging fields, from finance to science and beyond. Grownups: Consider yourselves warned.
By Jessica Blatt Press“Killadelphia”
The latest episode of The Philadelphia Citizen’s podcast exploring stories and solutions from the front lines of Philly’s gun violence epidemic looks at the toll of gun violence on Philadelphia’s youth
By Jo Piazza“Yes, and…”
Two recent Penn grads are pioneering an improv program for teens in Philly’s public schools. Its impact is no laughing matter.
By Mahala Garcia-BartchYoung at Art
Throughout the week of April 26, enjoy free daily online mini concerts borne out of a collaboration between three iconic local arts groups: Play On Philly, Astral Artists and Mural Arts Philadelphia
By Jessica Blatt PressDr. Dan Taylor
The St. Christopher’s pediatrician is constantly finding new ways to uplift Philly youth. His latest endeavor: Need-a-Net Philly, a grassroots movement to repair basketball hoops—and restore dignity to neighborhoods.
By Jessica Blatt PressVote Like the Kids
Thanks to a citywide volunteer effort to get 18-year-olds to the polls, they came out in record numbers last year. Now they’re taking the work statewide to keep the momentum going
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy