Citizen of the Week

Evelyn Ebo

With a little help from her friends, a professional dancer from Philadelphia has created a week-long summer boot camp that’s giving a boost to young Black and Brown dancers

By Courtney DuChene
Citizens of the Week

Ginger Arts Center Student Organizers

The Chinatown hub launched to organize protest against the proposed Center City 76ers arena. Now it's a student-led third space for building community and having an impact

By Charissa Howard

Can Philly’s Youth Curfew Policy Really Prevent Violence?

Research shows curfews do little to reduce crime, but the city's curfew centers have become a vital hub for young people

By Mensah M. Dean

The Room Where It Happened

This year’s Young People’s Continental Congress is hosting 27 student-teacher duos for a week of immersive programming

By Delaney Parks

“We’re Losing Kids”

As youth gun violence continues to rise, several local organizations are teaching young people the skills to stop, think, and choose differently

By Afea Tucker
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Philly Youth Music Fest

The second annual concert on July 15 is organized by youth, features youth bands and is geared towards a youth audience. Get your tickets now

By Charissa Howard

Learn to Play to Learn

A Temple professor launches the nation’s first “playful learning” spaces in two affordable housing complexes in Philly today, for International Day of Play. Will it make kids smarter and safer?

By Delaney Parks

Is the Memorial Day Mass Shooting a Sign of Philly’s Summer to Come?

Warm weather often brings a spike in shootings. Officials are hoping to mitigate it through teen programming and increased patrols

By Mensah M. Dean
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My City, My Story at City Hall

A new photo exhibit — by kids! — in the heart of the city reveals how they see their corners of the world

By Sam Bergheiser
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CHOP’s “Hair Nerds”

Jennifer Boisseau and Theresa Byrd use their hairstylist skills to restore dignity and bring joy to patients at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

By Jessica Blatt Press