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Celebrating Rad Women at the 2025 Rad Awards

On July 30, Philadelphia turned out to joyfully celebrate the women who are making our lives much, much better

By Courtney DuChene
Rad Awards 2025

Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman, Zookeeper

Just because the Philadelphia Zoo President and CEO represents a lot of firsts for America’s oldest zoo, doesn’t mean she doesn’t get Philadelphians — even if we like to fancy ourselves a species all our own

By Courtney DuChene
2025 Rad Awards

Dr. Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia doctor is working with colleagues to make treatment breakthroughs that are changing lives — and are poised to change the world

By Jessica Blatt Press
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the 2025 Make the World Better Concert

Remi Wolf, Jay Som, Lucy Dacus, Hop Along and more indie rockers alight on FDR Park for a two-night concert benefiting Connor Barwin’s efforts to rebuild Philly playgrounds and rec centers

By Lauren McCutcheon
2025 Rad Awards

Samantha Mathews

Transforming the lives of women who’ve survived trauma through therapy, education and … wedding planning

By Charissa Howard
2025 Rad Awards

Dr. Sarah McAnulty

Philadelphia squid biologist brings science to the masses — in classrooms, through burlesque performances, at forest meet-ups, and on telephone poles

By Courtney DuChene

Meet the 2025 Rad Award Nominees

Introducing the Philadelphia artists, activists, entrepreneurs, connectors and more we are honoring on July 30 — then meet them at the Rad Awards Party

By Courtney DuChene
2025 Rad Awards

Amelia Zellander

Millions of people worldwide are awaiting cornea transplants. A University City founder and bioengineer aims to help them see again

By Kate Krauss

Celebrating Rad Philly Women and their Allies

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
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Philly Youth Music Fest

The second annual concert on July 15 is organized by youth, features youth bands and is geared towards a youth audience. Get your tickets now

By Charissa Howard