Topic: Business For Good
Mental Health in a Hoodie?
Hollie Mershon starred on Drexel’s hardwood, before knee injuries ended her pro career. Now she’s sparking conversations about mental health with an apparel brand
By Malcolm Burnley
Kidology
A Southampton company is tackling a growing problem in pediatric care: getting children developmental therapy when they need it, regardless of language, insurance or distance
By Laura Brzyski
Perpay
A Philadelphia B Corp helps subscribers increase their credit scores simply by buying vacuum cleaners and iPhones
By Courtney DuChene
Coblrshop for Your Vintage Glow-Up
What to do when your Eagle’s Eye cardigan or Rick Owens platform booties need a fix? A Fairmount entrepreneur has an increasingly convenient solution
By Courtney DuChene
Ray’s Reusables x Bennett Compost
The Northern Liberties-based refillery and the citywide food scrap pickup service are teaming up to provide drop-off composting
By Courtney DuChene
New Mom School
A Graduate Hospital mom opens PA's first postpartum education center, serving moms after baby arrives and baby showers are a distant memory
By Laura Brzyski
Paratodo
Francis Young’s groundbreaking menswear line is heading back to Paris Fashion Week — but makes its biggest impact on hyper-local causes
By Courtney DuChene
Medical Guardian
The Philadelphia-based medical alert system wants to help seniors live independently for longer — and stave off the need for home health aides. Can it?
By Courtney DuChene
FiXA, the Home Repair Connector
What if you didn’t have to bug your friends and family for home repair help and contractor references? A Philadelphia based, women-owned company has your back
By Courtney DuChene
Al Dashiell, Barber Plus
His Center City shop offers shaves, haircuts — and health care
By Laura Brzyski