A House at the Heart of a Movement

Sojourner House, named after the human rights activist Sojourner Truth, has been a haven for women who have been abused for 33 years. The need—and what we know about it—has changed little since then.

By James Peterson

Future-Proofing Work: Can The Future Still Be Female?

Covid has wreaked havoc on women’s careers—but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Join Future Works Alliance and The Citizen for an event next week on where to go from here

By Anne Gemmell

Who Have They Left Behind?

The Philadelphia Obituary Project chronicles the devastating toll of our city’s murder epidemic, one victim at a time

By Jessica Blatt Press

Women’s History Month All-Stars

During Women's History Month, we're spotlighting incredible women who lived, worked and made an amazing impact in Philadelphia.

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

Clara Ward | Philadelphia Women’s History Month All-Star

All-Star #23: Clara Ward

Nellie Rathbone Bright | Philadelphia Women’s History Month All-Star

All-Star #22: Nellie Rathbone Bright

Vera Florence Cooper Rubin | Philadelphia Women’s History Month All-Star

All-Star #21: Vera Florence Cooper Rubin

Betty Holberton | Philadelphia Women’s History Month All-Star

All-Star #20: Betty Holberton and the ENIAC Six