Emilia Maia
Philadelphia
Emilia Maia is a reporter for The Click. Her interests centered on writing about the journey and lives of immigrants coming to the United States, their contributions to their communities, and giving them a voice to foster more open, cohesive, and inclusive communities. She also wants to write about the applicability of business frameworks to accelerate the performance of non-profits. She teaches communication at Wharton Business School.
March 11, 2026
How the immigration Crackdown Impacts a Supermarket in Northeastern Philadelphia
One immigrant's story in the Philadelphia, "The City of Brotherly Love."
December 20, 2025
Inside Klean Kensington: The Teen Crew Transforming a ‘Troubled Neighborhood’
These teens are transforming both their neighborhood and their own trajectories.
November 17, 2024
Laughing Through the Darkness: Improv and Mental Health
The benefits of improv may well extend beyond entertainment.
May 11, 2024
Kelly Jennings, A Life of Improv
Kelly Jennings, Educational Director at the Philadelphia Improv Theater (PIT), hopes to make improv more attractive to Philadelphia's diverse population. Right after finishing college, she joined CommedySportz, where she performed for over 30 years. The Click interviewed Kelly Jennings via Zoom on a Friday afternoon in March to learn about her career, her vision for PIT, and her dedication to growing her business as a corporate coach.
February 22, 2024
Philadelphia Leaders Divided on Kensington Tranq Crisis Response
In Kensington, Philadelphia, a dire scene unfolds with "Tranq" overdoses. Mayor and City Council clash over solutions. Councilwoman Lozada proposes community-driven recovery plan amidst uncertainty.