Business for Good

Aer Cosmetics

Entrepreneur and pro dancer Paige DeAngelo knows the importance of good mascara — and she’s eyeing big growth for her sustainable makeup brand this year

By Courtney DuChene
Business for Good

MeaningSphere

A new online coaching tool from former Vertex CEO Jeff Westphal promises professional mentorship — without the mentor

By Courtney DuChene
Business for Good

Made Institute

Couture designer Rachel Ford traded her fashion career for one that teaches amateurs — 225 so far — to pursue their own design dreams. Now, national brands are paying attention

By Courtney DuChene
Business for Good

The Baby Gear Revolution Launched in Philly

Baby Gear Group, now a B Corp, was named a Time magazine invention of the year by letting families rent strollers and other childcare essentials for a fraction of the cost and environmental impact. It’s now expanded across the region and country

By Courtney DuChene

More than Street Cleaning

After four years, Glitter has proven it can create jobs, clean neighborhoods, build community — and, even, reduce gun violence

By Courtney DuChene
Business for Good

Zenith Wealth Partners

Jason Ray launched his financial advisory firm with a singular mission: Closing the racial wealth gap in Philadelphia. So far, it’s generated $100 million for its clients

By Courtney DuChene
Photo Essay

10 Years of Bok

When the old South Philly vo-tech school reopened as artist studios and makerspaces, not even its developer imagined what it would become in a single decade

By Courtney DuChene
Business for Good

Hart of Catering & Cafe, a Haven for Healing

Every day, the owners of a Rittenhouse Square cafe practice gratitude for their journey through addiction and homelessness— by caring for Philadelphians going through the same

By Charissa Howard
Business for Good

Committing to Kensington

Why one local biotech firm is right at home in Philly’s most beleaguered neighborhood

By Malcolm Burnley
Business for Good

Where Weird is Welcome

Tattooed Mom celebrates 28 years as a South Street home for artists, writers and community

By Courtney DuChene