The Citizen Recommends

Clinica de Migrantes

HBO made a documentary highlighting Puentes de Salud, a vital, volunteer-run Philly health clinic for immigrants

By Syra Ortiz-Blanes

The Magic Garden

A student-led effort for a multi-generational garden aims to break ground this spring behind a South Philly high school near Cambodia Town, where growing food meets cultural preservation

By Katherine Rapin
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Angela Val

The Point Breeze resident could have just cleaned the litter on her small block. Instead, she launched a community effort for the whole neighborhood.

By Patrick Bilow

Inside Philly Trump Country

Jim Kenney may have grown up in South Philly, but one ward there is all about the president

By Mark Dent

A Park of Their Own

Can fixing a park in South Philly’s Cambodia Town help build a vibrant neighborhood in a forgotten corner of the city?

By Quinn O'Callaghan

Running To A Fresh Start

At its 10 year mark, Philly-based Back on My Feet has improbably shown how running can help the homeless regain their footing

By Quinn O'Callaghan

Citizen Mystery Shopper (Part 9)

Searching for Narcan and battling the bank

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Justine Haemmerli

The founder of Make it Right PHL woke up November 9 and decided to take action

By Jane Levy
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Anti-Gun Violence Champion Will Little

The South Philly barber, formerly in prison for homicide, spent the month of August giving away gun locks with his haircuts

By Josh Middleton

South Philly Split on Broad Street Parking

Our survey shows a small preference for continuing to allow parking on the median—and lots of anger on both sides of the issue

By Stephen St. Vincent