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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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Philly’s Best First-Date Restaurants

Hey Monica, My friend had a few dates with a guy. It was nothing serious and they stopped dating. Can I ever accept a date […]

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What to Do This Weekend

Welcome to the much-anticipated debut of Spring. After you’ve strolled Kelly Drive and picnicked in the park, I’ve got some great going-out suggestions. And it’s […]

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The Friday Movie Blog

My Grading System G — Glorious PG — Pretty Great R — Run of the mill NC-17 — Not a Classic Unrated — Un-Rentable THIS […]

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The Promise Fulfilled

Three years ago, I wrote a piece for the magazine about Rick Jackson and Antonio “Scoop” Jardine. The pair, friends since middle school, were then […]

Obama Picks ’Nova for the Final Four

Camille Barnett Steps Down. Does this mark a new day, new way for the Nutter administration? [Inky, DN] Phillies Stop Season Ticket Sales. The Fightin’s […]

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Garbage Out, Garbage In

People were mean to me yesterday. Really, really mean. It’s been a long time since I’ve been in this position. Elementary school? High school? One […]


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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What to Do Tonight

To all you parents out there who haven’t picked up your Taylor Swift tickets yet (including the one who just called me all stressed out […]

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Do Humans Cause Global Warming? I Have No Idea

There is a story about the great Greek philosopher Socrates who went on a search for the wisest man. During a long journey visiting scholars, […]

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119 Words You Can’t Say on TV

News item: Tribune CEO Randy Michaels last week issued a list of 119 words and phrases forbidden to be said on air by reporters at […]

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60 Seconds with Preston & Steve

Listen now. Hear PRESTON & STEVE weekday mornings at 93.3 WMMR.

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Dan Robrish Is Alive and Well and Living in Elizabethtown

At 1508 South Street, just across from the famed dive Bob & Barbara’s, there sits a strange little, badly carpeted bar named Tritone, one of […]

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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.


Whether you want a mini-vacay, a long time away, or a quick local pick-me-up, travel editor Christine Speer has rounded up ten great spots that’ll make you feel amazing — and your skin look even better.

Recently, while enjoying my warm-oil seashell massage in a peaceful Anguillan resort spa (details on that heavenly trip in a moment, Healthy Lifers), I had […]

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What to Do Tonight

I guess it’s St. Paddy’s Day today, judging by all the green on the bus this morning. But I distinctly remember being stuck behind the […]

Penn Has More Billionaires Than Princeton

Penn Tops Princeton When It Comes to Billionaires. Thanks to big-money Wharton grads like Buffett and Trump. Hey, Princteon guys, let us know if you […]

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Jack Kelly Won’t Be at Plough & Stars. But He Will Be at Tir Na Nog. Then Mace’s Crossing. Then Finnegan’s Wake. Then …

I was going to put together a list of St. Paddy’s Day events for you, but then I got to thinking: you’re either going to […]

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