Sports
I’m heartbroken about Kobe—and I didn’t even like him
A Philly native in L.A. reflects on the personal growth and complexity of the late NBA star
By Sam Rosenthal
Why Kobe Matters
A mother’s letter to her sons about the lessons learned from the basketball legend’s life
By Corie Moskow
Jason Kelce’s Eagles Education Season
Each week this season, the Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman has compared Philly schools to those of our on-field competitors, while celebrating local education innovations. Here, he looks at New York, and reflects on his first season as The Citizen’s education columnist
By Jason Kelce
Mike Quick
The former Eagle wide receiver chats about lessons gleaned from football and life
By Ajay Raju
Can Basketball Keep People Out of Prison?
Police say returning citizen Taylor Paul’s inner-city league for young adults and cops in Richmond, Virginia, has markedly reduced the gun violence rate.
By Larry Platt
Jon Dorenbos with Larry Platt
The Citizen co-founder talked with the former Eagle, whose new book chronicles his journey from tragedy to triumph
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Life is Magic
Citizen Co-Founder Larry Platt talks to former Eagle long snapper Jon Dorenbos about his new memoir next week at the Free Library
By Katherine Rapin
Why do we hate the Cowboys?
A closer look at an age-old rivalry, on the eve of the Eagles beating Dallas (right?) this weekend
By Dave Kyu
Connor Barwin’s Next Play
The former Eagle All-Pro has retired from the NFL. Given his unique array of talents, his biggest impact just might begin now
By Larry Platt
Sam Wachs
The Sixers fan was kicked out of a game last week for protesting China’s crackdown on Hong Kong. Does his team have something against freedom?
By Larry Platt