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

A Modern Day Rosie The Riveter

Trailblazer Elaine McGuire is leading the charge to attract and train more electricians like her: Black women.

By Courtney DuChene
Ideas We Should Steal Festival 2025

How Women’s Sports Can Grow a City

Philadelphia Sisters Co-Founder Alex Niedbalski-Sykes joins former Washington Commanders President and current Project Level Managing Director Jason Wright to talk about what the WNBA, NWSL and more women’s pro teams could do for Philly on November 14

By Courtney DuChene
Citizen Recommends

Women Investing Better

Are you an impact-investing curious woman? Spend a couple of hours meeting up with local, private, values-aligned investment opportunities to grow wealth and do good

By Courtney DuChene