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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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Butkovitz: Philly Schools Owe Past Employees Millions of Dollars

Plus, his office says school officials couldn’t account for 230 TransPasses used by students.

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How Jim Kenney Plans to Run City Hall

He’s running a good, well-managed campaign. Next up? A $6.9 billion enterprise with 28,000 employees.

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Penn Expert “Star Witness” in Colorado Shooting Trial

Raquel Gur’s testimony could be the difference between life and death for James Holmes.

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SEPTA Could Add Levittown Station to Papal Transit Plan

Plus: Bucks officials are making transit and emergency plans for the event.

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A.C. Pizzeria Tony Boloney’s Bans Donald Trump

Owner Michael Hauke on his campaign rhetoric: “I’m not down with it.”

Cyndi Lauper Designing Shoes to Support LGBT Youth

She’s teaming up with Make a Difference Everyday.


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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Jimmy Carter to Sign Books Friday at Free Library

Former president is promoting his newest book, A Full Life.

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Inky, DN Staffers Approve New Contract

Philly.com employees expected to give approval today.

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Roy Halladay Was Pulled Over Twice for Speeding Yesterday

And posted about it on Twitter.

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Parents Outraged Over Firing of Lesbian Teacher

Former Waldron Mercy Academy director of religious eduction Margie Winters is married to her partner.

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Man in Wig and Pirates Cap Robs Nolibs Subway

He got away with the register contents.

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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.


Dr. Jay Kostman Joins Philadelphia FIGHT

The esteemed doctor will bring his expertise to the HIV/AIDS service organization.

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Chase Utley Is No Longer Phillies’ Starting 2B

Utley out. Cesar Hernandez in.

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Every Philly School May Soon Have a Counselor

If an independent arbitrator’s ruling sticks, that is.

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Felony Policy Won’t Affect Kane

She requires employees facing charges to be suspended without pay. The policy does not apply to her.

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