Voice: Courtney DuChene
Business for Good: Winx Health
While women’s reproductive health is under attack across the country, a Philly company supported by actress Kerry Washington aims to destigmatize and demystify women’s sexual health products
By Courtney DuChene
What’s Behind Philly’s Racial Wealth Gap?
Philadelphia is among a group of cities that received funding to answer that question — and to come up with ways to address it
By Courtney DuChene
Business for Good: M.M.LaFleur
The New York-based retailer’s new Center City shop brings stylish slow fashion to working women — just in time for city workers to return to the office. The company is also helping women run for office, get jobs and save the planet
By Courtney DuChene
Ideas We Should Steal: Streetery Regulations That Actually Work
Unlike Philly — where only 13 restaurants have legal curbside dining — both New York City and Pittsburgh have made it easier to erect streeteries. Here’s what Philadelphia officials are — and can be — doing to bring back the fun
By Courtney DuChene
Ideas We Should Steal: Free Childcare for Women’s Health
Caring for children often forces women to skip doctor’s appointments, take lower-paying jobs and carry extra stress that is bad for their health. A statewide New Mexico initiative may provide the answer
By Courtney DuChene
Building a City of Writerly Love
As she was writing Housemates, her new novel about creating art, Emma Copley Eisenberg helped start and foster an organization that makes it a little easier to create art in Philadelphia
By Courtney DuChene
2024 Integrity Icon: Lesha Sanders
The Director of Philadelphia’s Problem-Solving Courts makes herself available 24/7 to ensure clients get the resources and support they need to turn their lives around
By Courtney DuChene
Ideas We Should Steal: Homesharing
Across the state and country, programs are connecting those in need of companionship and income with those who need affordable housing. Why is Philly’s version struggling?
By Courtney DuChene