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52 Small Ways to Make Philadelphia a Better City
Dec 30, 2024 · One of the founding tenets of The Philadelphia Citizen is to get people the resources they need to become better, more engaged citizens of their city.. We hope to do that in our Good Citizenship Toolkit, which includes a host of ways to get involved in Philadelphia — whether you want to contact your City Councilmember about the challenges facing your community, get those experiencing ...
Citizen of The Year Awards: Youth Leader Declan Cassidy
2 days ago · In 2019, 10-year-old Declan Cassidy started thinking about what he could do to help people like his sister. He had seen how people experiencing homelessness lived on the streets of Kensington and how people with substance abuse disorder struggled for basic needs. His sister was one of those people, and his mom was doing everything she could to help her.
17 Outstanding Philadelphians' New Year's Resolutions for 2025
Dec 27, 2024 · Jeannine Cook, owner of Harriett’s and Ida Mae’s bookshops in Fishtown and Collingswood, NJ (respectively), activist, Generation Change Philly member, and 2024 Rad Entrepreneur of the Year Entrepreneur of the Year Jeannine Cook, owner and founder of Harriet’s and Ida’s Bookshops. “Next year, I am determined to …
Moments Philadelphia Made Us Proud in 2024
Dec 24, 2024 · July: Tua and six-week-old Jambi, the first Sumatran orangutan born at the Philadelphia Zoo in 15 years. Jambi, a Sumatran Orangutan, is born at the Philadelphia Zoo.There are only about 14,000 Sumatran Orangutans left in the wild, and Jambi’s birth — the first in 15 years at the zoo — is a step toward preserving the species.
Your Civic Engagement Toolkit for Philadelphia - The Philadelphia …
Aug 21, 2024 · Wondering how to get involved in Philadelphia life? This is the place for you. Below, our comprehensive civic engagement toolkit offers a host of ways to get involved in your community and city, so you can do your part to make your city a better, fairer and more welcoming place for everyone.
Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend - The …
Dec 30, 2024 · Photo by Jeff Fusco for Visit Philadelphia. GO SEE THE WORLD-FAMOUS MUMMER’S PARADE. On New Year’s Day, January 1, the Mummer’s Parade starts at 9am at City Hall. Heads south on Broad Street to Washington Avenue. Lasts through the afternoon, typically past 5pm. The order of performances: Fancies (the giant, most elaborate costumes; only one such division / club is left), Wench division ...
Get to Know the Members of Philadelphia City Council
Jan 2, 2024 · In order to hold our council members accountable, we have to know what’s happening at City Hall. To get up-to-date info, context around recent bills and general Council news, listen to Inside PHL Council — City Council’s podcast. You can see how Council operations play out from your laptop; watch stated meetings, committee meetings, budget hearings, and member spotlights on Council ...
A Philadelphia Guide to Voting Myths and Election Misconceptions
Oct 17, 2024 · Engaged citizens strengthen democracy. One of the founding tenets of The Philadelphia Citizen is to get people the resources they need to become better, more engaged citizens of their city.. We hope to do that in our Good Citizenship Toolkit, which includes a host of ways to get involved in Philadelphia — whether you want to contact your City Councilmember about getting out the vote, get ...