We Salute Our Women Around Town 2025

Woman Around Town is all about women and so many of our interviews are with women making news in theater, business, sports, and philanthropy. Know someone we should write about in 2026? Let us know!

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WAT thought it was a good idea to celebrate these women who’ve gone through their own challenges and were compelled to put their hard-earned wisdom to work. We asked both writers about what brought them…

A former actor, Shruti Sadana now devotes her time to helping other artists succeed. Read how her career unfolded and how she now inspires others.

To say that Marina Montesanti wears many hats is an understatement! The talented theatre director and producer already has a long list of hits on her resume and numerous projects anticipated in the future. She…

Have a child interested in theater? Dana Zell serves as a role model for young people starting out. An alumna of the Children’s Musical Theater in San Jose, she is now the organization’s managing director.…

Here’s your chance to be there to hear Joan Osborne sing Bob Dylan’s songs.

Candace Bushnell brings her one woman show to Adler Hall at the New York Society for Ethical Culture, Friday, December 5, at 8 p.m. Want to win 2 tickets to the popular event? Read below!

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Youth homelessness is a critical social issue that affects thousands of young people globally. It is more than a lack of shelter — it is a complex experience intertwined with emotional instability, disrupted education, and limited access to opportunities. In this blog post, we explore what youth homelessness is, why it happens, the challenges young people face, and how communities can support meaningful change. What Is Youth Homelessness? Youth homelessness refers to young people —

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