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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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Fed Up With Public Urination and Fornication, Piazza Boots Radio 104.5

The party reportedly got out of hand.

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City Hall Is About to Slap Advertising on Everything

Proposal would raise revenue by selling ads on city buildings, vehicles.

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Don’t Forget About Arlene Ackerman

Mathis: As Philly schools cheating scandal progresses, remember who was in charge.

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PA Supreme Court to Hear Msgr. Lynn’s Case

Prosecutors fighting appeal court decision overturning his conviction.

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Congressman Says Comcast Conspires Against Glenn Beck

David L. Cohen says company isn’t trying to keep conservatives off the air.

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Pennsylvania Voter ID Law Is Dead, for Now

Corbett says he won’t appeal a court’s ruling striking it down.


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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Interview: Freeing the Wrongfully Convicted

Marissa Boyers Bluestine talks about why prosecutors are combing through old cases, looking to right past wrongs.

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Today’s Funniest Craigslist Ad

We’re pretty sure it’s fake, though.

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NYT Plays Up Project Home’s Success

John S. Middleton recently made a $30 million donation.

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Hospital Union Backs Kenney for Mayor

Announcement could decide the shape of the mayoral field.

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So Much for Post-Racial Millennials

Francis: A report on racism in Pa. high school sports proves that youth, sports aren’t as post-racial as we thought.

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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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A Parody of the Emily Letts Abortion Video

“Abortions are like going to the petting zoo.”

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Haverford Has a Commencement Crisis

The commencement speaker denounces ‘violent, verbal attacks.’

INTERVIEW: Zac Posen

Five minutes with the dashing designer before his runway show at the Bellevue.

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Amazon Adds Sunday Delivery for Philadelphia

Now even less reason to leave the house!

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