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To Stave Off Gentrification, Kensington Becomes Its Own Landlord

How one special sliver of the city is redefining what smart neighborhood development can look like in Philadelphia … and far beyond.


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New Documentary Boys to Fame Tells the Most Tender Eagles Story You’ve Probably Never Heard

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The Man at the Forefront of the Battle Over Philly’s Slavery Memorial Tells All

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Inside the Philadelphia Art Museum’s Epic Meltdown

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Won’t Endorse for Governor

Corbett, Wolf can’t attract support of state’s largest papers.

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Photos: Obama, Wolf at Temple University

Jeff Fusco was on the scene for the President’s Sunday stump stop.

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Election Problems Already Starting

Committee of Seventy has ways to help.

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Decoding the Three City Charter Questions on Tomorrow’s Ballot

Converting legalese into plain — and even plainer — English.

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WATCH: SNL Lampoons Chris Christie

His handling of ebola keeps drawing the attention of comics.

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Mechanical Issue Forces Obama to Change Planes in Philly

Flew in on one plane, left on another.


Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.


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Philly.com Hires Next City Editor

Diana Lind will be director of digital audience development.

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The Pennsylvania Lottery’s Holiday Ad Is Already Airing on TV

Happy holidays, RIta!

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Mummer, Daughter Accused of Attacking Homeless Man

Was it an act of vigilantism?

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Porn Star: Flyers Defenseman Is “Most Annoying Texter”

Lisa Ann calls out Michael Del Zotto.

PHOTOS: Halloween in the Gayborhood

What the gays did Halloween weekend.

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How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

Beloved Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo became first-time parents — and gave their species a ray of hope.

An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

Fifty years after founding their legendary Philadelphia International Records, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, with friends and collaborators from Thom Bell to John Oates to Patti LaBelle, look back on the musical partnership that came to define the city.


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Taj Workers March on City Hall

Will ask Atlantic City mayor to grant tax breaks to keep casino open.

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Tom Corbett Is About to Make History

Win or lose, he will defy historical norms.

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Why I’m Voting for a Republican

Mathis: A grassroots idea to improve Philadelphia politics

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The Best Social Media from Obama’s Philly Visit

He was on Temple campus Sunday to stump for Tom Wolf.

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