Opinion
The Dirty Business of Erasing Black History
The federal government may have removed the memorial to slavery on Independence Mall, but the history of African Americans exceeds the limits of historic comfort. […]
Thank You, Philadelphia: What Building REC Philly Taught Me About This City
This is not a goodbye letter. This is a letter of appreciation. It’s a thank-you to a city that helped guide me over the last […]
Whose 250th Is This, Anyway?
The nation was birthed in Philly, and we do have some great parties — and soccer! — planned. But, as democracy teeters, are we really […]
What Happens After Philly Schools Close
The fallout from the District’s extensive plan to transform Philly’s schools will be personal. But the responsibility for these repercussions should be shared, says the […]
Beyond 50 Best Restaurants: The Case for Killing Vibe Dining
In recent years, Philadelphia’s dining scene has found itself at a crossroads between two opposing philosophies. On one side, you’ve got the soulful evolution of […]
Beyond 50 Best Restaurants: Why the Best Seat in a Restaurant Is at the Bar
What will dining in Philadelphia look like in 2026? Here, our food editor Kae Lani Palmisano shares her love of dining at the bar and […]
The James Beard Semifinalists List Is Out, and the Newcomers Are Stealing the Show
This week, the James Beard Foundation announced its list of semifinalists for the 2026 restaurant and chef awards. We’ve got a long way to go […]
Allan Domb: “Make Philly Fun Again”
Listen to the audio version here: A few years ago I had a conversation with Mayor John Street that I’ll never forget. If you had […]
The Robot Wawa Was Always a Bad Idea. And Now It’s Closing
Listen to the audio version here: Not surprising news on the automation front: It looks like the experimental Wawa at 3300 Market Street — the […]
The Best Part of Aging: Giving Up
The strangest things can get the young folk on the internet going. I was reading up recently on the “heated debate” that has apparently broken […]
Lane Johnson’s Season of Strong Mental Health: Lessons From the World’s Best Mental Performance Coach
As the Eagles head to the playoffs, the two-time Super Bowl champ shares the actionable advice from Brian Cain that anyone can embrace to soar […]
Lane Johnson’s Season of Strong Mental Health: When Asking for Help Makes You Stronger
Coming off the Eagles game against the Raiders, the two-time Super Bowl champ shares why he’s so inspired by a friend and fellow football great, […]
Lane Johnson’s Season of Strong Mental Health: Lemons, Lemonade … and Lemon Rind
The two-time Super Bowl champ admires Food Network star Robert Irvine’s work with our military and first responders as much as he lauds his attitude […]
Yo, Eagles Fans, Cut It Out
Aren’t you tired of the narrative being that we actually suck — as people? Aren’t you sick of hearing all those morally grandstanding outsiders saying, […]
Lane Johnson’s Season of Strong Mental Health: Giving Thanks For My Trio
This Thanksgiving, the two-time Super Bowl champ is especially grateful for three men who started out as colleagues — and have become family, and keys […]