Lizzy McLellan Ravitch

Investigative Reporter

Most recently senior business editor at ALM Media (publisher of Law.com), Lizzy has nearly a decade of experience in journalism. A graduate of the University of Maryland, her native state, she started at The Daily Record in Baltimore, and moved to Philly seven years ago for a job with The Legal Intelligencer.

Recent Articles

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‘Turbo mode’ bikes and trains with story receipts: 4 ways to have more fun getting around Philly

Commuting or running errands doesn’t have to be a chore.

How to Philly

Philly area holiday light experiences that’ll change your winter season life

From neighborhood displays to ticketed events, where to get merry with electricity in the Philly region.

Election 2023

What to know about James ‘Jimmy’ DeLeon, the former judge running for Philadelphia mayor

Now retired, he served on Philadelphia Municipal Court for 34 years and faced disciplinary issues twice.

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Philly ginkgo trees are late dropping their leaves (and stinky fruit) this year

A hot, dry summer and warm start to fall could be the reason, botanists say, though a larger trend is due to climate change.

The Philly-est things you’ll see and hear at the Philadelphia Marathon

The race attracts 30,000 runners, who follow a route filled with the city’s best.

What to do when a neighbor dispute goes from headache to business interruption

Calling the police doesn’t always solve the problem, as a Northeast Philly entrepreneur recently discovered, but there are some alternative options.

Election 2023

What to know about Allan Domb, now officially running for Philly mayor

The real estate mogul-turned-public servant waited three months after resigning from Council to formally announce his candidacy.

Philly asking for Sheetz? People say it should swoop into the closed Wawas in Center City

There’s still no sign of a replacement tenant for the retail spaces at 12th and Market and 19th and Market.

How to Philly

Give away all your stuff: Where to donate things you no longer need in Philly

From local nonprofits to thrift shops, and national charities to upcycling stores, where to send clothes and other items for a purposeful second life.

Election 2022

Democrats could take Pa. House for the first time since 2010, with key races still pending in the Philly suburbs

Legislative redistricting created several districts that flipped parties — and a few with razor-thin margins.