Not Your Country Club’s Squash Team

City kids playing squash? The nonprofit SquashSmarts has combined the sport with academic and social support as a college and career launchpad for hundreds of Philly kids

By Jessica Blatt Press
Ideas We Should Steal

Clean Up Trash With Pro Sports Teams

The Memphis Grizzlies loaned its NBA star power to get citizens competing to pick up litter. Could a Philly “Litter League” help clean up our streets, too?

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Guest Commentary

First Time Caller, Long Time Listener

Deadspin’s former editor recalls his late father’s passion for his beloved Eagles — and for WIP talk radio. How would “Big Al from Ambler” have reacted to the Super Bowl loss?

By A.J. Daulerio

Philly Can Still Win

Feeling terrible today? Us too. Here, a few things you can do as a Philadelphian to make everything better

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Eagles Win the (Civic) Super Bowl!

No matter what happens on Sunday (cue: GREASE THE POLES!), our team will always be winners for their contributions off the field. Here, a look at how our beloved Birds are really making a difference

By Aly Kerrigan and Ethan Young

Jalen Hurts, Unburdened

What does a Black QB have to do to get love? Ours may be showing the way

By Larry Platt
Your City Defined

Booing Santa Claus

It's a stain on Philly fans' reputation. But what's the real story?

By Larry Platt
Guest Commentary

The FDR Park Plan is the Game Changer We Need

Three local coaches weigh in on the controversy over the plan to replace South Philly’s Meadows with playing fields

By Warren Abbott, Amos Huron and Luise Uribe
The Citizen Recommends

Jason Kelce’s Do-Good Line of Merch

With Underdog Apparel, the Philadelphia Eagles’ star center is selling tees, totes, fanny packs, hats and more to benefit Philly kids everywhere.

By Jessica Blatt Press

The Odyssey of the 2022 Phillies

A long-time college president returns home from her own professional journey to find the Phillies creating a mythic framework for hope

By Elaine Maimon