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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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ThinkFest’s Drag Queen Panel Stirs Drama

Some folks are up in arms about the chosen panelists.

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ThinkFest Snapshot: M. Night Shyamalan

I Got Schooled: How Creative Thinking Can Solve Our Education Problems.

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Hall & Oates Desperately Need Your Help

They require your vote to get in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The Real Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Matthew Norcross’s original musical opens this weekend.

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It’s Halloween! Enjoy a Clip from a Documentary about Harry’s Occult Shop

The South Street fixture is still an object of curiosity.

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Some Good News for Philadelphia Newspapers: Weekday Circulation is Up [Updated]

But there are still some signs of weakness at Interstate General Media


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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Dr. J Isn’t as Classy as We Thought

The story of his daughter’s conception: Best kept to himself.

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The Deep, Dark Truth About Candy Corn

Inside Halloween’s most sinister treat.

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“Hey Fatty! No Candy For You!”

Mendte: Why is it okay to scorn the overweight on Halloween?

Marc Vetri
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ThinkFest Snapshot: Marc Vetri

Cultivating the Creative Connection

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It’s Time to Hoard Your Sriracha Sauce

A shortage is coming! We’re all doomed to bland food!

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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.


Vintage Photos of Same-Sex Couples

The most romantic thing you’ll see all day.

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Divine Lorraine Is One of Google Street View’s Scariest Places

Boogedy-boogedy-boo!

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Banned from Facebook and Twitter!

The trigger-happy online police suck eggs.

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Shane Victorino Ends the Year a Champion

Former Phil played a critical role in Red Sox’s World Series victory.

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