Sports
Why LeBron James Chose the Sixers
A former congressman on what it means that the billionaire basketball legend took a massive pay cut for the chance to bring an NBA championship back to one of the league’s most storied franchises after 43 years.
By Patrick J. Murphy
“He Chose Us”
What the LeBron James' signing says about a city finally learning to believe in itself
By Larry Platt
How The Knicks (Yes, the Knicks) are Like Lincoln
A former Philadelphia Mayor on the political and life lessons gleaned from the NBA Finals
By Michael A. Nutter
How Soccer Saved Our 250th
Celebrating the founding of our country when it feels like everything is falling apart? Really hard. Celebrating the Philadelphia that’s been hosting the World Cup? Easy
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
“I Just Played In The World Cup And My Dream Is Complete”
Checking in with Media’s own Auston Trusty, Team USA’s newest World Cup superstar, on bringing his Philly-ness to the world stage
By Olivia Kram
Everything is TV Now — Including Cities
An urbanist believes the recent successes of FIFA Fan Fests, the NBA Finals, even Toy Story 5 prove synchronous watching is the new placemaking
By Diana Lind
First Place for Philadelphia’s First Tee
How our chapter of the national golf for youth nonprofit has built the nation’s best program
By Natalie Pompilio
A Guide to Free and Affordable Youth Sports in Philadelphia
Travel sports are a small fortune — these opportunities for your kids aren’t
By Jordan Simon
Corporate Citizens Leigh and John Middleton
You know them as the couple who owns the Phillies. You likely know less about their extensive philanthropy, including being the force behind a major new art exhibition — and that’s just fine with them
By Lauren McCutcheon
Help Hard-Paddling Dragon Boat Teens Get to Taiwan
The South Philly team has qualified for the Dragon Boat World Championship in Hualien, Taiwan in August. Now they just have to pay for it. This is where you come in
By Victor Fiorillo