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Robin Morton (center) has broken barriers in the cycling community
Community
Billy Penn

Women in cycling: How one Philadelphia woman paved the way

As the first woman to own and manage a men’s professional cycling team and as the director of this year’s Philadelphia Cycling Classic, Robin Morton is invested in cycling.

3 hours ago

Artist Alana Sxmone stands next to a poster
Education
Billy Penn

The world’s first-ever women’s medical college opened in Philly 176 years ago

A “Firstival” event at Drexel University on Saturday honors the pioneering school, doctors, and successor institutions.

1 week ago

Danyel Fulton (Ida B. Wells), Trisha Jeffrey (Mary Church Terrell), and Victoria Pekel (Phyllis Terrell)
Community
Billy Penn

It’s Women’s History Month: Here’s how you can celebrate in Philly

Philly has lots of iconic history – and the role women have played in building up the city is a big part. Here are ways you can celebrate women this month.

2 weeks ago

Studio 2
Money

Prenups, postnups and how to navigate money in marriage

According to a 2023 Harris Poll, 21% of Americans say they have signed a prenup, up from 3% in 2010. What's driving this trend?

Air Date: February 12, 2026 1:00 pm

Listen 51:35
Studio 2
Health

The science and history of exercise

In a world where influencers tout magical fitness formulas and new workout gadgets are unveiled seemingly every day, what really matters when it comes to staying in shape?

Air Date: February 5, 2026 1:00 pm

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Arleen Olshan next to paintings
Arts & Entertainment

William Way Center exhibits LGBTQ memorial portraits by Arleen Olshan

A co-founder of the William Way Center, Olshan coordinated its first art exhibition 50 years ago. She now portrays people she has lost.

2 months ago

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

The right’s plan to boost birthrate

How worried should we be about falling birthrates in the U.S.? “Very,” according to the Heritage Foundation, which says we need a "Manhattan Project” to restore families.

Air Date: January 14, 2026 12:00 pm

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

How the beauty industry is changing society

The global beauty industry is worth $450 billion dollars and it's growing year after year. What's driving the beauty boom?

Air Date: December 11, 2025

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LARS performing
Community

Philadelphia musician LARS navigates self-discovery on debut EP ‘I Should Be OK Now’

The four-track EP dives into the nonbinary musician's recent transition and connection to the city’s queer community.

4 months ago

Listen 1:16
Mo'ne Davis being interviewed
Community
6abc

Philly native Mo’ne Davis drafted 10th overall in first Women’s Professional Baseball League draft

Mo'ne Davis, the household name more than a decade ago as a Little League World Series star, was drafted into the WPBL on Thursday night.

4 months ago

Community Women’s Center
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council approves resolution recognizing abortion rights as human rights

Abortion advocates remain unhappy with Philadelphia’s decision to pull funding from abortion providers amid federal challenges.

4 months ago

Philadelphia City Hall
Health

Philadelphia is considering adding menopause, menstruation health issues to workplace anti-discrimination laws

The legislation would require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for disruptive symptoms of menstruation and menopause.

4 months ago

Charlotte Safrit, of Allentown, Pa.
Health

Philly-area cancer survivors, doctors say new, nonhormonal menopause drug expands treatment options

Certified menopause doctors say elinzanetant, a nonhormonal drug for hot flashes, could be a new option for women who can’t take hormone treatment therapies.

4 months ago

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Ribbon cutting ceremony for We Are All Bound Up Together mural
Arts & Entertainment

Black suffragist Frances Watkins Harper rises in new Germantown mural

With help from Penn State’s Center for Black Digital Research, the mural draws attention to the activism of 19th-century Black women.

5 months ago

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What drives up 'gray divorce' among people 65 and up?
Studio 2
Money

Retirement, independence, divorce: The surprising trend after 60

Gray divorce - the only demographic group with a rising divorce rate is people 65 and up. What’s behind this trend? And what are the consequences?

Air Date: September 25, 2025 12:00 pm

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