Longform

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

Q&A

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

Longform

Inside the Philadelphia Art Museum’s Epic Meltdown

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10 Bold Predictions for Philly Politics in 2020

Finally, a year when politics as usual … aren’t.

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Can Philly’s Weed Queen Survive in the World of Corporate Marijuana?

That’s Chris Visco’s goal — and she hopes it’s not just a pipe dream.

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Sheer Mag Singer Tina Halladay on Owning Your Masters and Getting Stiffed by Spotify

The indie band’s activist bent is getting them noticed on the national stage.

Best Thing: Kendall Jenner’s Back!

Impeachment? Russian hackers? Climate-change Armageddon? Who cares? Kendall’s in town again!

News

It’s About to Get a Whole Lot Easier to Bike Between Philly and the ’Burbs

A newly announced $18 million boost could effectively provide a trail network extending from Philly to Exton.

News

Exit Interview: City Council Veteran Blondell Reynolds Brown

Having just left Council chambers for the last time, the five-term pol answers all of our final questions — even the one about having dated a particular U.S. Congressman.


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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Here’s How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Philly

Remember when you said you’d go green in the new year?

Opinion

Stop Telling Black People the Mummers Parade Is Racist. Do Something About It.

The most infuriating thing about another year of Mummers in blackface is the predictable outrage from “woke” white people. My response: What are you actually going to do this time?

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12 of Our Favorite Philadelphia Magazine Long Reads of 2019

Grab a warm beverage, settle in, and read some of our top articles of the year.

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People of the Year: The Good, the Bad, and the Just Plain Memorable

Reflecting on ten individuals who made 2019 what it was in Philadelphia.

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Achievements and Challenges: Reflecting on Jim Kenney’s First Term as Mayor

As we move toward a new year and Kenney heads into his second mayoral term, we consider his first.

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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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These 5 Stats Tell the Story of Philadelphia Over the Past Decade

And also provide a map for where the city still needs to go.

News

15 Stunning Photos That Show Off Philly’s Holiday Magic

While you cozy up at home for the holidays, take a gander at the season’s most beautiful sights.

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These Two Lawsuits Could Force Philly to Purchase New Voting Machines

Election security experts also say there’s plenty of reason to scrutinize the new ExpressVote XL Machines.

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Here’s Your Chance to Help Decide the Future of Pennsylvania’s Parks

State park professionals are looking for opinions.

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