Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly we have the Ministry of Awe grand opening, the Tina Turner musical, the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, the Fur Ball gala, and much more

By Christina Griffith

Women’s History Month Events in Philly

Celebrate trailblazers with tours and museum exhibits, support women-owned businesses at markets and food-and-drink events, and more.

By Laura Swartz
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
The Citizen Recommends

Suffs, the Perfect Musical for This Moment

The show about the complex fight for equity — and for democracy — is now on stage. Here’s why you should see it before it leaves Philly this week.

By Laura Swartz

Philly’s Trailblazing Women Deserve Their Moment. Help Us Give It to Them!

But hurry up: January 31 is the deadline to submit your nomination for this year’s Trailblazer Awards.

By Ronnie Polaneczky
Big Rube’s Philly

Jennifer Sherlock, Cosmopolitan Communicator

The chef, branding guru and photographer sits down with a self-made PR maven with thousands of unread messages

By Reuben Harley
Ideas We Should Steal

Fund Reproductive Care

At a time when Washington, D.C. is in hot debate over the Affordable Care Act, Maryland is using an ACA provision to fund safe, legal abortions for Medicaid recipients — without costing taxpayers. Should Pennsylvania follow suit?

By Courtney DuChene
Guest Commentary

The Great Wealth Transfer is Coming to Philly

Around $124 trillion will transfer to women by 2048. The Forum of Executive Women’s President and CEO asks: What will Philly women build with it?

By Meghan Pierce
Citizen of the Week

LaTonya Myers

The Philly woman was on probation for 12 years before securing her early release. Now she’s helping others navigate the system — including a local mom who is now probation-free thanks to REFORM Alliance and Myers’ nonprofit, Above All Odds

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

A Gallery for All

Curator Chelsey Luster blends accessibility and experimentation in a space built for community and conversation.

By Ellen Miller