At one of Philly’s oldest tattoo parlors, women are inking the art
Eddie’s in Chinatown has experienced a changing of the guard.
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Why 2 of 3 people who’ve gotten the COVID vaccine so far in Philly are women
Because of the priority schedule for early eligibility, the gender imbalance is likely to continue for a while.
Philly gives out 750,000 free condoms a year
Here's a map of where to find them.
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Philly government is only 35 percent female, versus 53 percent of the city’s population
The info comes via the annual Philadelphia Workforce Diversity Report.
This City Council candidate shared racist comments and posts on Facebook
Republican Bill Heeney Sr. accepted responsibility for the postings, while calling their release a political hit job.
The #MeToo movement fell flat in the Pennsylvania legislature
Despite sexual misconduct scandals in both chambers, leadership will remain largely unchanged.
Election 2018: The Year of the Woman in Pennsylvania
A record number of female candidates translated to a strong showing at the polls.
Philly-born Athena device is helping 10,000 people in 50 countries fight harassment
Yasmine Mustafa on the challenges of shipping her unique product.
Street harassment in Philly: Unsafe, uncomfortable and untracked
There’s no way to quantify what may not even be illegal: “Sometimes it’s just annoying, and sometimes it’s terrifying.”
VP Biden response to Trump’s anti-transgender military tweets is ?
The President announced his plan to ban transgender Americans from serving in the military. Joe Biden is having none of it.
How to see Michelle Obama in Philly in October
The former First Lady is attending the Pennsylvania Conference for Women.
Film screening: Menstrual health, access and equality
The Bleed On fundraiser series comes to Philly! The feature presentation is "See Here Now: Menstrual Hygiene," a video produced by Refinery29, highlighting social issues surrounding menstruation, including the tampon tax, menstrual equity, and the lack of access to products for homeless people with periods.Bring menstrual items for donations
Where: SEER Interactive at 1033 N. 2nd St., 7th floor 19123
When: June 8, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
How much: $10
Philly street harassment tracker: Tell us your stories
How does catcalling affect your daily life, and what do you want to read about it?