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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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Sixers Lose to Magic, Fall to 0-6 on Season

Despite strong outings from Isaiah Canaan (23 points) and Jahlil Okafor (19), the Sixers fell to the Orlando Magic 105-97, dropping Philadelphia to 0-6 on the season.

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The Illicit Draw of Graffiti Pier

Can Philadelphia’s unsanctioned street art museum survive its own underground popularity?

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Best Thing: Jim Kenney and the Subway

A true token gesture from the mayor elect.

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76ers Fall to Cavs 108-102

The Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-102, their second loss to the defending Eastern Conference Champions this week.

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Rematch: 76ers vs Cavs

The 76ers will get their second crack at the defending Eastern Conference Champions tonight when they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Quicken Loans Arena.

Mayor Nutter: Jim Kenney Can Be An Even Better Mayor Than Me

By building upon his accomplishments, of course.


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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ThinkFest 2015 on Social Media

Photos, quotes, highlights, and more from ThinkFest 2015.

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Tracking Devices Alone Can’t Fix Philly’s Prison Problem

Yes, there are big advantages, but electronic monitoring devices should also sound alarms.

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Millennial Creatives on Digital Storytelling

Emma Fried-Cassorla, Conrad Benner, and Cory J. Popp talk about their art at ThinkFest.

Gov. Wolf Says a Budget Deal Is “Almost There”

He said he understands the pain the budget impasse has caused in communities.

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Donovan McNabb Gets 18 Days in Jail for DUI

It was his second DUI conviction in two years.

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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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Dr. Jean Bennett on Curing Blindness

At ThinkFest, the Penn researcher says Philly can lead the gene therapy revolution.

ThinkFest Recap: The Gentrification Train “Has Not Left Station” — Yet

A panel debated how to make the redevelopment of Philly neighborhoods more equitable.

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Buzz Bissinger: Chip Kelly Is a “Fraud”

At ThinkFest, Friday Night Lights author offers wide array of profanity-laden opinions.

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That Kennett Square ‘Needles in Candy’ Story Wasn’t Real

Two kids have recanted their stories; they will not face charges.

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