Topic: Citizen of the Week

The storyteller sings, dances, puppets and laughs with books to help children get excited about — and learn — reading

An almost 100-year-old tortoise at the Philadelphia zoo is a new mother — and she’s helping save her species in the process.

The park’s volunteer coordinator gets it done, from reclaiming lakes from the “phrag” to putting anyone who raises their hands to work.

Inspired by his own journey as a father, a Temple University police officer has become a vital support for hundreds of students in North Philadelphia

Physicians Elena McDonald and Delana Wardlaw don’t just heal the sick — they inspire a new generation of Black Philadelphia youth to follow in their footsteps

Main Line OB-GYN Karen Tang has almost 700,000 followers for her must-watch, science-based and hilarious TikToks and IG takes on reproductive health

Harnessing the talent, teamwork and spirit of our college athletes, the Philly arm of the national nonprofit brings joy to kids with life-altering conditions — and respite to their caregivers

The real estate developer — along with 600 other volunteers statewide — is working to help people “cure” their rejected mail-in ballots

An Indian citizen, he can’t vote in the U.S. — but that hasn’t stopped him from helping others cast ballots by November 5

An entrepreneurial 18-year-old from Center City launches Project Spread Smiles, a line of limited edition t-shirts, hoodies and trucker hats that promote mental health and public happiness