Topic: Women
How to Stop Women from Buying Guns Illegally
Women in Philadelphia commit less than 10 percent of the city’s shootings — but make up nearly a quarter of people arrested for straw purchasing
By Mensah M. Dean
Samantha Mathews
Transforming the lives of women who’ve survived trauma through therapy, education and … wedding planning
By Charissa Howard
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
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
Celebrating Rad Philly Women and their Allies
Sam Wood
The iconic marketer, chef and photographer meets up with an entrepreneur, brand builder, athlete, artist, VP, new mom and teacher. Girls really do run the world
By Reuben Harley
Ali Velshi On Women Being Accused of Murder for Having a Miscarriage
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member discusses the threat women face as prosecutions for miscarriage, the most common pregnancy complication, ramp up
By Ali Velshi
Philly Joy Bank
The program is designed to give pregnant women and new mothers $1,000 per month for 18 months, no strings attached. Here’s how it’s faring — and what it could mean for future generations of Philadelphia parents and babies
By Jessica Blatt Press
Girls Just Wanna Make Friends
How a Philadelphia newcomer’s crafting club became a Philly community for hundreds of 20-somethings
By Diemmy Dang
Becoming You with Suzy Welch
The bestselling author, professor and commentator offered a pathway to success in life and career at a Citizen event this week
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy