I’m Siani Colón, a Philly-based reporter, editor, project manager, and community organizer. I currently serve as Hey Philly newsletter editor for City Cast Philly.

From early experiences with student newspapers to navigating the dynamic landscape of local newsrooms, my journey has been shaped by a commitment to sharing stories that matter and sparked by a love for storytelling and a desire to amplify community voices.

In my previous roles, I served as the Associate Editor of Collaborations for the Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative at Resolve Philly, reporter and editor at Kensington Voice, and community organizer for Veggie Mijas. All this work required deep community engagement to build trust to serve Philadelphia well.

My work has been featured in  Germantown Info Hub, Green Philly, Grid Magazine, Kensington Voice, Motivos Magazine, and The Philadelphia Inquirer.

I approach my work with authenticity and cultural competence. My diverse experiences inform my storytelling, ensuring that every voice is heard and every story is told with integrity. Beyond reporting, you can find me birdwatching and exploring herbalism.

Photo credit: Madasyn Andrews

Photo credit: Madasyn Andrews

Featured Work

Awards & Recognitions

  • This person or groups work advocates for equitable and fair involvement of marginalized communities in their environment.

    Awarded to Veggie Mijas in October 2023.

  • The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership's Watershed Milestone Awards recognizes local individuals and organizations who have supported clean water efforts in the TTF watershed community. Honorees include outstanding volunteers, a local educator, and corporate and nonprofit stewards who have made an impact in our watershed.

    Awarded in October 2021.

  • Highest recognition by Student Affairs given to a Temple University undergraduate student. Award reserved for those who have demonstrated superior leadership, academic achievement, service to the University, and impact on community (local, regional, or global).

    Awarded in April 2020.

  • Awarded to a graduating senior who has shown leadership, scholarship and professional promise in journalism. Paul M. Gottlieb was a Philadelphia Inquirer reporter who died in 1936.


    Awarded in April 2020.

  • Awarded to professional or student journalists of color in the Philadelphia area to fund attendance to conferences for professional development.

    Awarded in January 2020.