Selling Our Soul?

The NFL is sports’ evil empire and its takeover of our city raises questions about the values Jim Kenney thinks we share

By Larry Platt

March Madness For the Socially Conscious

The NCAA Tournament is the sporting event of the year. Here’s how to enjoy it without being complicit in the exploitation of so-called “student-athletes” (Spoiler: Bucknell wins)

By Larry Platt

Blood, Sweat and Love

Suicide claims 20 veteran lives a day across the country. A weekly workout at one Chester County gym commemorates those who died—and helps keep others alive

By Thomas Fox Parry
The Citizen Recommends

A Close Look Inside James Shuler Memorial Boxing Gym

Photographer Jano Cohen’s exhibit at the Gershman Y will also raise funds for the West Philly gym

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

We Town

Just 30 miles from Center City, a high school basketball team reminds us that sports and values need not be mutually exclusive

By Larry Platt
Week 16

Connor Barwin’s Civic Season 2016

This week, the Eagles lineman and citizen activist measures how our civic health stacks up against New York City

By Connor Barwin
Week 15

Connor Barwin’s Civic Season 2016

This week, the Eagle and citizen activist measures how our civic health stacks up against Baltimore

By Connor Barwin
Week 14

Connor Barwin’s Civic Season 2016

This week, the Eagle and citizen activist measures how our civic health stacks up against Washington, D.C.

By Connor Barwin
Week 13

Connor Barwin’s Civic Season 2016

This week, the all-pro Eagle and citizen activist measures how our civic health stacks up against Cincinnati

By Connor Barwin
Week 12

Connor Barwin’s Civic Season 2016

This week, the all-pro Eagle and citizen activist measures how our civic health stacks up against Green Bay

By Connor Barwin