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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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Is a Con Artist Scamming Center City?

Reddit sounds alert for Rittenhouse area.

LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: D. Bruce Hanes

Words from the MontCo official who briefly legalized gay marriage.

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ABC Covers Shocking Philly Police Video

Pressure builds over “stop and frisk” tactics.

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Rush Limbaugh Returns to 1210 AM

Philly talk radio station brings Limbaugh back to the fold.

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Nutter Won’t Open Historic Sites in Philadelphia

Local dollars won’t be used for federal sites.

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Comcast Could Offer Netflix on Your TV

The Internet, TV are almost the same thing.


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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Shutdown Now Weakening U.S. Abroad

This from the people who flipped out over Benghazi.

DO THIS: TOY 2013

Details on the annual fundraiser for kids with HIV/AIDS.

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When Did the Cops in the Infamous YouTube Video Become So Mean?

“Did the job grind them down?”

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One Year After Sandy, Shore Still Recovering

Money has been paid out, but still lags.

Philadelphia School Closings Photo Collective Finkle
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Photo Exhibit Documents Last Days of Philly Schools

Welcome to the new, apocalyptic normal.

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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 Point Breeze/Ori Feibush Drama

Community group releases new discursive screed against the developer.

Jane Wiedlin marries Neil McGarry and Daniel Ravipinto

Go-Go’s Guitarist Officiates Local Gay Wedding

Jane Wiedlin helps a local couple say “I do.”

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Friday Night Lights? Not in My Backyard

What the contretemps over football in New Hope is really about.

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Direct Connection from River Line to Atlantic City Opens Today

Now it’s super-easy to get to AC, baby.

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