Guest Commentary

We Know How To Prevent Children’s Gun Injuries

A CHOP pediatric trauma surgeon asks: What if we confronted the number one cause of death among children the same way we dealt with motor vehicle safety?

By Michael L. Nance

My Voting Baggage

A Jefferson University student and super voter considers a wrongfully convicted neighbor who, like many incarcerated Pennsylvanians, went decades without being able to cast a ballot

By Kavi Shahnawaz

Diversity is Democratic

A junior at the Academy at Palumbo makes a beautiful argument for a multi-lingual, multicultural city and nation. Our differences don’t just make us stronger — they’re also worth fighting for

By Shafia Malik

Help Hard-Paddling Dragon Boat Teens Get to Taiwan

The South Philly team has qualified for the Dragon Boat World Championship in Hualien, Taiwan in August. Now they just have to pay for it. This is where you  come in

By Victor Fiorillo

“It Felt Like God Gave Me Another Chance”

A new Philadelphia program — modeled on an already-successful version for adults — helps young people put down the guns

By Mensah M. Dean
Citizen of the Year Awards

Youth Citizen Yuvaraj R. Gambhir

For his advocacy, fundraising, mentorship and more, the Philly native and University of Pennsylvania senior is this year’s Youth Citizen of the Year

By Christina Griffith
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Block Captain Mekia Elizabeth

The Southwest Germantown native is this year’s Block Captain of the Year for her commitment to fueling deep, joyful connections among neighbors

By Natalie Pompilio
Citizen of the Week

Klean Kensington’s Jeremy Chen

Philadelphia wants residents to imagine the future. In Kensington, one resident is helping teens just achieve more than surviving the present

By Emilia Maia
Guest Commentary

Meet Kirk Milhoan. And Be Afraid

The renowned CHOP immunologist dissects a recent interview with the new chair of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee

By Paul Offit
Guest Commentary

Even Your Kids Know What ICE Is Doing Is Wrong

Violence against immigrants and their supporters has come to our neighborhoods. Two young Welcoming Center workers have found hope in the next generation of Americans

By Louise Bittout and Sofian Zapf