Youth

A new report by Children First highlights the ways Hispanic children in Philly are beating the odds — and where they need more support

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ local CEO is spearheading the group’s first efforts in Philadelphia schools, with the aim of providing every middle schooler with a much-needed mentor

Two Philadelphia women incarcerated in their mid-teens ask for support for comprehensive juvenile justice reform bill that has lingered too long in Harrisburg

The 2024 U.S. Olympic rowing team looked how the sport has always looked: entirely White. Three accessible rowing camps in Philly are working to change that

Why giving our city kids more freedom and independence is so vital … and how Philly, as a city, could help.

The founder of Hoop Dreams, Inc. has figured out how to help Philly kids make friends, be confident and focus on opportunities, using basketball as bait

What can cities do to prevent precipitous college closures?

Caring for children often forces women to skip doctor’s appointments, take lower-paying jobs and carry extra stress that is bad for their health. A statewide New Mexico initiative may provide the answer

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member interviews the new president of the American Federation of Teachers about her efforts to take on book bans

Our city-dwelling, non-driving Mystery Shopper turned 18 a few months before the election. Why was it so hard to register to vote?