Architecture Finding Minerva Parker Nichols, Philadelphia’s Forgotten Architect A new exhibition uncovers the little-known legacy of America’s first independent female architect
History Singing the Praises of Dr. Halle Tanner Dillon Johnson As Women’s History Month comes to a close, Christopher Rogers celebrates an unsung Black female physician from North Philly
History Women’s Committee of 1926 Brought Historic Preservation to the Masses Ed Duffy introduces us to redeeming figures of the Sesquicentennial Exposition and the saviors of Strawberry Mansion
History Unearthing an Enigma in Washington Square Kimberly Haas tends to the lost history of the Society of Little Gardens
Art & Design National Public Art Audit Presents a Monumental Task for Inclusive Representation Amy Cohen takes a look at Monument Lab’s new National Monument Audit and finds more diversity in state historical markers here in Philadelphia
History Women’s Work: Female Science Pioneers in 19th Century Philadelphia Kimberly Haas introduces us to women who broke gender barriers in the fields of science
History A Mother’s Day Tribute to Philadelphia’s Female Pioneers in Law Amy Cohen introduces us to trailblazing lawyers who broke gender barriers while navigating motherhood
Preservation Keeping House: Philly’s Historic Preservation Legacy Belongs to Women The historic preservation movement in Philadelphia was originally a women’s movement with female-led organizations working to save the city’s colonial history. Mickey Herr introduces us to the Dames that made it happen
