Influential People

How did you figure out what your passion is?I always enjoyed reading and writing. As a child, my mom would take me to the library weekly—my …

Bianca is a Philadelphia native who grew up in Northeast section of Philadelphia. She is also a proud Nittany lion who graduated from thePen…

By Ayana JonesKatherine Gilmore Richardson aims to make history as the youngest woman ever elected to serve as a city councilwoman at-large….

by Joe PrattI joined the military in 1958. My journey as a paratrooper in the United States Army brought me to two tours in Vietnam, fightin…

By Ayana JonesJamie Gauthier seeks to significantly impact Philadelphia as a councilwoman, after years of serving the community in the non-p…

By Taja WhiteA 2017 study shows that there are about 8,000 nonprofit organizations in Philadelphia alone; and the number has since continued…

As I entered the room where the festivity was in session, I was warmly welcomed by the sound of drumming; there was a distinct unison amongs…

What increased role should the City Recreation centers play in providing a wide variety of after school activities, including the arts, for …

His vision was to continue the legacy he started in Liberia, West Africa. His goal was to make FunTimes Magazine one of the most impactful p…

Philadelphia Legacies Week’s Founder and Executive Director, Stephen Satel honored some outstanding citizens of Philadelphia for their remar…