Recap

Integrity Icon 2026 Celebration

We heralded city workers in fields ranging from sanitation to violence prevention, leaving hundreds of attendees feeling inspired — and empowered to uplift our beloved Philadelphia

By Jessica Blatt Press
Integrity Icon 2026

Faith Harris, Youth Champion

The Director of Social Service and Operations at the City’s Division of Criminal Justice advocates for young people to get the justice and care they need. Come celebrate her and her fellow Integrity Icon winners on June 3

By Jessica Blatt Press

Meet Your 2026 Integrity Icons!

These five city workers go above and beyond their job descriptions to make Philly better for all. Come celebrate with them on June 3 at our annual (free!) party at Fitler Club

By Jessica Blatt Press

Calling All City Workers — and Those Who Admire Them

It’s that time of year: We’re on the hunt for the most high-integrity workers employed by the City of Philadelphia. Nominate the most inspiring city workers you know, and they could be named a 2026 Integrity Icon

By Jessica Blatt Press

Meet the Citizens of the Year

These local heroes make Philly stronger, wiser, healthier, kinder and more awesome. Help us celebrate them

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“What Do You Need?”

In light of federal funding cuts affecting those most in need, the Patricia Kind Family Foundation is calling all donors to join a new collective supporting Philly’s small, hardworking nonprofits

By Jessica Blatt Press
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Party with a Purpose

The annual gala for the American Association for Cancer Research is your opportunity to help end cancer once and for all

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Let’s Scale These Ideas

Meet the three groups that will pitch their ideas to funders and supporters at the first-ever Ideas We Should Scale Showcase at the Linc on November 13

By Jessica Blatt Press

Who Are this Year’s Citizens of the Year?

Our search for the next crop of local heroes is well underway — and we need your input!

By Jessica Blatt Press

How to Help Schools, Students and Teachers

Donate food or money for uniforms, share your expertise, provide reading help and more ways you can support schools in Philadelphia

By Jessica Blatt Press