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

Let’s Rethink What it Means to “Touch the Bell”

A call to action for all Philadelphians

By Thomas Devaney
Citizens of the Week

Project MEOW

An all-volunteer group in West Philadelphia takes a cat-by-cat approach to caring for some of the city’s 400,000 strays — and wants your help

By Kate Krauss

Good Things to Do Down the Shore

A non-selfish guide to lighten your footprint and do something nice this summer for the beach towns you love

By Olivia Kram, Lauren McCutcheon and Gianna Voges
Citizen of the Week

Michael Wong

If this former Fortune 500 executive, Wharton lecturer and father of two has time to volunteer for his local animal shelter, what’s your excuse?

By Emilia Maia

How to Make that Super Bowl Feeling Last Forever …

The Birds won by playing as a team. You can, too. Join something!

By Lauren McCutcheon

52 Small Ways To Make A Better Philly

Do one thing a week that makes you a better citizen of your city. Here, some ideas to get you started

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

15+ Ways to Help Others this Thanksgiving

Before and after you hunker down for the big meal, take time to make the holiday more special for your fellow Philadelphians.

By Ethan Young

Young People Doing Amazing Things

Over 1,000 high schoolers participated in the first Philly Service Award program last year, showcasing the impact teenagers can have on their communities. Another cohort will kick off this fall

By Delaney Parks
RECAP

Let’s Save Democracy … Again!

The Citizen teamed up with Changing the Conversation to train volunteers on the power of deep canvassing — to boost voter turnout ahead of the 2024 presidential election

By Malcolm Burnley, Sarah Gross and Alexandra Katzen