Mr. Julian needs new shoes: Philly students’ joke fundraiser goes viral
These kids didn’t come to play.
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5 great summer job opportunities for teens in Philadelphia
Gain hands-on knowledge, boost resumes, learn how to network, and have fun.
After teens allege Center City executive offered alcohol, drugs, and made sexual advances, he resigns from Philadelphia Police Foundation board
The teens posted about their experience on TikTok, and said they contacted the FBI.
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Transgender bathroom fight: AG Shapiro adds Pa. as supporter of teen who sued his Florida school
The lawsuit, which could set nationwide precedent, has been going on for almost four years.
Philly teens drank less soda after the beverage tax took effect, new study finds
The research from CHOP and UPenn showed a significant drop compared to other cities.
Some Philly teens still don’t want the vaccine. Others are making the case.
Philadelphia native Lamar Reed interviews his peers to find out how they feel about getting vaccinated.
Philly teen’s music video, a year in the making, carries Dr. King’s message into the future
Jehmir Nixon’s “Things That Matter” urges people to speak out against racial injustice.
Teens skew Philly’s coronavirus count upwards as city reconsiders going to ‘green’
There's now a citywide mandate to wear a mask.
Deaf Philly teen’s TikTok dance challenge goes viral, posted by Lil’ Kim
Justina Miles signed the whole video in ASL.
Teen-repelling ‘Mosquito’ devices to stay in Philly public parks indefinitely
A city review found support for the ‘sonic weapons’ — but they never asked young folks.
TikTok teens: How Philly highschoolers get millions of followers to watch their every move
It's all about connecting with your audience, local softboys say.
The Attic Youth Center is celebrating 25 years serving Philly’s LGBTQ teens
When the organization started, conventional wisdom held that gay youth did not exist.