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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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Revel Casino Replaces CEO

It was only a matter of time: Revel CEO Kevin DeSanctis and chief investment officer Michael Garrity are being replaced, weeks ahead of a filing for Chapter […]

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Chris Christie Unveils $2 Billion Sandy Relief Plan

Having finally received storm relief money from those misers in the House of Representatives, Governor Christie has put forth a plan to spend it. Almost […]

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Updated: New Pope Has Been Chosen

Habemus Papam! At around 2:05 EST, white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the College of Cardinals has decided on […]

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Guy Fieri’s Philly Adventure: Coming to Your Television in April

Guy Fieri’s Times Square joint is so bad it received the first-ever viral restaurant review. The negative publicity wasn’t enough to stop a bunch of […]

The New G Philly

Our editor explains the mag’s new direction.

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Highway Robbery: A.G. Charges 8 with Corruption

Attorney General Kathleen Kane has charged eight with orchestrating a pay-to-blame scheme in which they would award contracts to friendly donors. The accused include former state […]


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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Have Philadelphia Labor Unions Finally Been Beat?

One of Philadelphia’s most watched civic dramas could be coming to a close and escalating, all at once. Developers Matt and Mike Pestronk are opening […]

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Paterno’s Former Players Hatch Plan to Take Over Trustees Meeting

There will be ten public speaking slots reserved during this Friday’s Penn State Board of Trustees meeting in Hershey. Former legionnaires of the army of […]

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Proust’d: Miss Richfield 1981

The P-Town favorite opens her big mouth.

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Michael Bloomberg Gives Philly a Cool Million Bucks

Philly was one of five cities out of 305 applicants to win a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Challenge. (Helps to have an ally in […]

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Today in Pope News: CBS 3 Anchor Interviews Dennis Rodman at the Vatican

It’s true: Dennis Rodman was at the Vatican, monitoring the chimney of the Sistine Chapel for white smoke. He’s apparently there to promote the candidacy […]

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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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More Revelations of Suspicious Gifts to Tom Corbett

Last week, Tom Corbett found himself subject to an ethics complaint after taking thousands of dollars in gifts from powerful lobbyists and businesses. Just call […]

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Philly Weekly Spoofs Philly Mag with “Being Hot in Philly” Cover

Philly Mag’s “Being White in Philly” cover story has received a lot of angry rebuttals. Here’s the first light-hearted one, which graces the front of […]

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HBO’s Girls Inspires “Rape Mystery” Game

In the wake of the most recent episode of HBO’s hit Girls—in which Adam and his new girlfriend Natalia have a graphic sexual encounter—bloggers and […]

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