Sports
The Sixers For The Win?
The prospect of a $1.3 billion Center City arena can spur equitable growth — if done right. Here, a playbook for an intentional and inclusive deal
By Larry PlattThe Rookie’s Guide to Biking in Philly
Expert tips for hitting Philadelphia's streets on two wheels
By Jessica Blatt PressCan Philly Solve Its ATV Problem?
ATVs, buggies and dirt bikes are wreaking havoc on Philly streets and fueling a sense of disorder. What cities are smartly confronting the problem?
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyFollow Gabe Kapler’s Example
A long-time college president and Philly native urges everyone to do like the former Phillies manager: Exercise their rights to protest inaction on gun violence
By Elaine MaimonThe Grittiest Athletes in Town
Villanova’s basketball team is—again!—in the Final Four this year. So why do so few seem to care about yet another championship run by the most Philly of teams?
By Larry PlattWhy Democrats Lose
A transgender swimmer at Penn is setting NCAA records. Why haven’t we read about it in the Inquirer?
By Larry Platt“We Need To Do This”
A group of Philly high schoolers are playing football Tuesday to raise money for the mothers of shooting victims, and to connect with police officers. Their teacher asks the rest of us: What will you do to help?
By Maureen BolandThe Problem With Aaron Rodgers
We champion athletes speaking out on social issues. What to do when they turn out to be not so bright?
By Larry PlattCan Critical Race Theory Save Pro Sports?
Twenty-five years after publishing his seminal book on race and sports, a renowned Wharton emeritus professor looks back with some provocative rethinking
By Kenneth L. ShropshireLiberation through Fitness
Philly nonprofit UliftU provides training and jobs for recently incarcerated Philadelphians while tackling chronic diseases in under resourced communities
By Christina Griffith