Youth

The first round of SEPTA service cuts aligns with the start of the school year — seriously hampering back to school for thousands of students. Here are some ideas that could help

Two city programs are already reducing crime among teenagers. A Temple criminal justice professor says it’s time to scale them.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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