Philadelphia Eagles’ Jordan Mailata Named 2026 Montgomery-Wanamaker Citizen Award Recipient
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Philadelphia Eagles’ Jordan Mailata Named 2026 Montgomery-Wanamaker Citizen Award Recipient PHILADELPHIA (March 10, 2026)— The Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative today named…
Jordan Mailata wins first Montgomery-Wanamaker Citizens Award, which now bears the name of the late Phillies chairman
After 65 years of honoring athletes, organizations, and teams for their on-field success, the John Wanamaker Athletic Award is entering its next chapter — and it’s bringing a new legacy with it. The newly renamed…
From Childhood Dreams to World Cup Reality: How Soccer Shapes Our Community
By Melissa Piccoli There's a photo somewhere in my mom's house that perfectly captures the beautiful chaos of youth soccer: a dozen kids in oversized jerseys chasing a ball across the field, no strategy, no positions,…
New study finds access to youth sports is unequal in Philadelphia. The city looks to change that.
Before the first pitch is thrown, Tyrone Young arrives early to the baseball field at Hunting Park to pick up trash in both dugouts where teenagers gather to play in North Philadelphia’s Heritage Baseball League. The…
New Study shows inequality in funding of city recreation programs
A new study has found that sports facilities in Philadelphia neighborhoods with higher percentages of white residents tend to be of higher quality than those in areas with fewer white residents. The study, conducted by…
The Power of Story: How Youth Sports Narratives Drive Progress in Philadelphia
By Steven Giannino-Malatesta, Ph.D In every neighborhood gym, rec center, and playground across Philadelphia, young people are building confidence, discipline, friendships, and futures. These moments, often simple and…
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