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Philadelphia City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson and community groups urge inclusion of funding in the City of Philadelphia proposed fiscal year 2024 budget to support his “Save Our Youth” plan
June 7, 2023

Speaking at the press conference in support of the Save Our Youth funding plan was At-Large Councilmember Jim Harrity; Sharmain…

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Vice President Kamala Harris called for increased care worker wages and decried ‘extremist’ GOP leaders in Philly visit

On the tarmac under an overcast sky, she was all smiles, greeted by cheers from about 100 people, including representatives…

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Student at Olney Elementary honored as City Year’s Idealist of the Year
May 12, 2023

Aziza Shuler reports.

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Guest Commentary: Six Ways Schools Can Better Serve Students
February 1, 2023

Unlike many similar Philadelphia-area conversations, we did not settle for simply blaming the people closest at hand, the people who…

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Pulso Comunitario: City Year Philadelphia, Julia de Burgos Bookstore @ Taller Puertorriqueño

Dr. Evelyn Nuñes, Chief of Schools Philadelphia Conversación sobre la program City Year.

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The 2022 Impact 50
December 21, 2022

Malik Brown serves on the boards of directors for the Economy League, Girard College and City Year.

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Teacher who inspired ‘Abbott Elementary’ continues to inspire educators

Abbott now uses the spotlight to shine a light on educational causes including AmeriCorps’ City Year program, which asks young…

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What’s Going On: City Year Philadelphia, Phestival of Trees, Wagner Middle School

First, if you’re between the age of 18 and 24 and want to make a huge difference in the lives…

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Check Out Philadelphia’s Top Altruists of 2022

Darryl Bundrige, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of City Year Philadelphia cityyear.org/philadelphia

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7 Philly murals that mean something to the community—a tour
November 18, 2022

In a school where the majority of students are Black, Hispanic, or multiracial, “it’s important for kids to see themselves…

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Athena Recommends: Our Favorite Holiday Charities

Looking ahead, Athena has a new partnership with City Year. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023, City Year Philadelphia AmeriCorps…

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Philadelphia Style November 2022 – “Rebels with a Cause”

Darryl Bundrige, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of City Year Philadelphia.

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