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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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Lady Gaga House Hunting in Lancaster?

Rumor has it that pop superstar Lady Gaga is searching for a home in Lancaster County. The First Lady of Pop has been dating Vampire […]

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Eagles Ticket Scam in Delco

The Delaware County’s district attorney’s office has reported that a man has been charged with scamming people with the promise of Eagles tickets. One fan […]

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Schenn Suits Up

A late Christmas present for Flyers fans will come in the form of Brayden Schenn. The Flyers have played nine games without Schenn since the […]

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Legend and Teigen Engaged

John Legend and his super model girlfriend Christine Teigen are officially engaged. The Penn alum and the Sports Illustrated swimsuit star have been dating since […]

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Sixer Thwarts Robbery With McDonald’s

On Christmas eve, a gunman was about to rob someone in Manayunk. As he was carrying out the shakedown, the robber realized his would-be victim […]

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Over 100 Sears, Kmarts to Close

After disappointing holiday sales, Sears has announced that 100 to 120 Sears and Kmart locations will close. The move will allow Sears Holding Corp. to […]


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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Bucks County Theater Lives!

A group of investors has purchased the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope. After more than 70 years of business, the venue closed last year […]

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Philly’s Piling-On Problem

Piling-on has been a problem for Philadelphia since before Commissioner Charles Ramsey took charge of Philly’s police force. Cops looking to earn extra cash add […]

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Gay Men’s Chorus Goes Gaga

Portland’s little monsters show off

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Spags Back With Birds?

Reports out of San Diego indicate that the former Eagles defensive coordinator is about to be canned as the head coach of the St. Louis […]

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Philadelphia’s Best Sports Moments of 2011

Philadelphia sports had so much promise in 2011. The Phillies were the best team in baseball until they weren’t, the Eagles returned from the lockout […]

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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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Worst Philadelphians of 2011

Sure. Accused pederast Jerry Sandusky contributed plenty of headlines in 2011, but State College is a three-and-a-half-hour drive from these parts. And we’ve got plenty […]

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7 Reasons to Love 2012

I’m one of those annoying people who’s prone to complaining about this modern age—despite the fact that I’m in the Cult of Apple; despite the […]

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Philadelphia Predictions for 2012

You may not know this, but my nickname is Nostra-John-mus, due to my uncanny ability to predict the future. While the rest of you were […]

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Morning Scoop: Sixers Can’t Come Back

Sixers Come Back, Lose Anyway. Ah, the NBA is back for Philadelphia. Last night the Sixers turned the ball over 20 times to dig themselves […]

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