Leveling the Playing Field

D.C.-based Black Girl Ventures is planting roots in Philly to empower black and brown female-identifying entrepreneurs with the resources they need most

By Jessica Blatt Press
The Citizen Recaps

Lara Price and Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

The Citizen’s executive editor and Sixers chief operating officer talked about the key to helping women get ahead: Being a champion

By Jessica Blatt Press
The Citizen Updates

Our Closet

The nonprofit continues to provide clothing—and dignity—for Philadelphians from all walks of life

By Jessica Blatt Press

How Yasmine Mustafa Got Her Groove Back

The local entrepreneur has found a niche that’s poised to change lives and—finally—turn a profit

By Jessica Blatt Press
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A Map of Myself

The one-woman show from 20-year-old Sara Abou Rashed charts her alternately heartbreaking and heartwarming immigrant journey

By Jessica Blatt Press

Nurturing Tomorrow’s Workforce

Workforce development programs don’t always live up to their mission. PowerCorpsPHL exceeds theirs

By Jessica Blatt Press
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Generational Shifts and the Politics of Change

The Citizen’s Roxanne Patel Shepelavy hosts a Drexel panel about who is—and soon will be—leading our democracy

By Jessica Blatt Press
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My General Tubman

With her first play, acclaimed Philly author Lorene Cary delves deeply into what Harriet Tubman’s extraordinary life says about our own

By Jessica Blatt Press

Free Our Youth

It’s 2020 and teens in Philly are still being held in adult prisons. This youth-led group wants to change that, and help heal communities

By Jessica Blatt Press
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Venture Cafe Philly

The Science Center’s weekly meetup draws more than 200 innovators every week for free programming, networking and games. Everyone is welcome.

By Jessica Blatt Press