Learn to Play to Learn

A Temple professor launches the nation’s first “playful learning” spaces in two affordable housing complexes in Philly today, for International Day of Play. Will it make kids smarter and safer?

By Delaney Parks

Trump’s War on American Democracy

He spent a lifetime fighting for the rule of law. Now, after studying every recent executive order, a legendary former Temple Law Dean has concluded a crisis 250 years in the making is right here, right now

By Carl Singley

The Speech I Wanted To Give Young Soldiers

A message from a former Congressman and Army Undersecretary to the next generation: I’m sorry. You deserve better.

By Patrick J. Murphy

John Fry’s Call to Arms

While others cower, the new Temple prez doubled down last week on Enlightenment values — and just may be modeling a new course for would-be leaders in the age of autocracy

By Larry Platt
Citizen of the Week

Officer Leroy Wimberly, Neighborhood Dad

Inspired by his own journey as a father, a Temple University police officer has become a vital support for hundreds of students in North Philadelphia

By Ben Schittler and Lauren McCutcheon

Temple’s Future Scholars

A longtime college president encourages other universities to follow Temple’s example and make college possible for more Philadelphia students

By Elaine Maimon

Keep the Opioids; Lose the Risk

A Temple researcher’s work is on track to radically change pain management and the opioid crisis forever

By Malcolm Burnley
Big Rube’s Philly

Jon Metz

The iconic chef, photographer and brand maker meets up with a Philadelphia wood burning artist known for his portraits of Eagles, Phillies, dogs and, on occasion, beer

By Reuben Harley

John Fry and the City

The appointment of Philadelphia’s preeminent change maker to lead Temple University has the potential to disrupt Philadelphia’s status quo — an outcome rooted in the eloquent example of his unlikely hero

By Larry Platt
Citizen of the Week

Nadia Bosket

The founder of Hoop Dreams, Inc. has figured out how to help Philly kids make friends, be confident and focus on opportunities, using basketball as bait

By Lauren McCutcheon