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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
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
2025 Rad Awards

Cristina Martínez

The owner of South Philly Barbacoa and Casa Mexico has earned the highest honors for chefs in America. But that’s just the start of her most important work

By Katherine Rapin
2025 Rad Awards

Ryan Hammond

The head of the Eagles Autism Foundation has a simple secret for raising $10 million a year and getting elite players to bike 10 miles through Philly

By Lauren McCutcheon