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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

Q&A

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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Gay Bashing Witness: No Self-Defense

Here’s what Geoff Nagle saw from his window.

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Dog Missing from Philly Area Found in Portland

Gidget had been missing since April.

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City Voters Will Get Say on SRC Future

Non-binding referendum to be held in November.

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Council Passes Tweaked Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

Goes to mayor for signature.

News

$1M Lotto Ticket Purchased in Philly Expires Today

It sold at 18th and Chestnut a year ago.

Kenney Calls for Federal Investigation of Gay-Bashing

“This is not Uganda. This is not Russia. We will not stand for this in our City.”


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.


News

Man Robs West Philly Store With Banana

He only pretended to have a gun.

News

Philly Man Gets Out of Jury Duty With Novel Name Trick

His name isn’t styled in all caps, like jury summons.

News

You’ll Have to Stop Calling the Gay-Bashing a Hate Crime

Fiorillo: In Pa., it’s just a regular old crime. Here’s why.

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Drexel Renames Law School After Thomas R. Kline

$50 million gift is one of largest ever given to a law school.

News

When Women Lead Newsrooms

Next City’s Diana Lind on how gender can affect the stories that get assigned.

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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.


News

Does City Hall Have a “VIP Hotline” for the Powerful and Connected?

Mayor Nutter’s staff denies accusation.

(Update) Alleged Hate Attackers Reportedly Claiming Self-Defense

Meanwhile, Catholic high school releases statement decrying the incident.

Philly Drag Queen Offends With Act Mocking 9/11

Did she go too far?

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Mayoral Wild Card Ken Trujillo Enters Race

Kerkstra: Lots to like, lots to question.

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