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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

Longform

Inside the Philadelphia Art Museum’s Epic Meltdown

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Gala to Honor The Attic

The Spruce Foundation will be celebrating at Union Transfer.

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A Tire Slasher Strikes Again!

Have you seen this loser?

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PPA Will Stop Selling Smart Cards Today

Because the kiosks are even smarter.

News

Brady Denies Fixing Traffic Tickets

Contradicts witness testimony in Traffic Court corruption trial

INTERVIEW: Philly Rapper S.M. Luke

The artist formerly known as Steve Cizzle bares all.

News

24-Hour Weekend Subway Pilot to Start June 15th

Rapid transit lines will operate all night. Here’s what you need to know.


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

Flyers Chairman Ed Snider Treated for Cancer

“He is happy and healthy,” spokesman says.

State Capitol in Harrisburg
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Bills Would Shrink PA Legislature

They’ll receive consideration on Tuesday.

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Allegation: Corbett Got Gifts, Givers Got Favors

Activists file formal complaint with State Ethics Commission.

Philadelphia School District Building
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SRC Refuses to Pass “Doomsday” School Budget

Says more money needed to properly fund Philly Schools.

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Payouts from Civil Rights Lawsuits Against Cops Soar

The city paid out $14 million last year.

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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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Elliot Rodger and the “Nice Guy” Fallacy

Francis: If you believe that being a nice guy should get you laid, maybe you’re not such a nice guy.

News

Does #YesAllWomen Accomplish Anything?

Palan: Hashtag activists need to take the next step.

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Phillies Win on Howard Walkoff Homer

It felt like old times at the ballpark last night.

A Gay Adult Prom at Tabu

The benefit supports The Attic Youth Center.

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