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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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Brett Brown Says Joel Embiid Recovery Going Well

Brett Brown says Sixers center Joel Embiid is doing fantastic in his recovery. Embiid was visited by center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who also suffered navicular bone injuries.

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Porn Star Sues Josh Duggar for Alleged Assault in Philadelphia

Danica Dillon says she “felt as if she were being raped.”

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Traveling To or From Philly For Thanksgiving?

This is when Google Maps says you should — and shouldn’t — do it.

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At A Glance: 76ers vs Pacers

The 0-11 Philadelphia 76ers will look for their first win since March when they take on Paul George and the Indiana Pacers.

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Search Is On for Cheltenham High Grad Who May Be Armed

Two campuses remain on high alert due to fears that the missing student may wreak violence.

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Clerk Threatened with Machete in Southwest Philly Robbery

It was behind the counter when a robber grabbed it.


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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McGinty: Fire “Porngate” Lawyers

She also says Pa. Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin should resign.

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Crowdpac, the Political Kickstarter, Launches Its Killer Feature

Can it upend local politics?

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Philly Newspapers Sue Over Lack of Signage at HQ

PMN wants $3.5 million from landlord for forced anonymity.

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City Unveils Fancy New Bus Stop Design

Smith: They may be the most useful and attractive street furniture ever to grace Philadelphia’s streets. And they want your input on where to put them.

13 Philly-Area Companies Earn 100 Score on HRC’s 2016 Corporate Equality Index

Find out which ones made the cut.

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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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Did You Miss Pope Weekend? Experience It on DVD

Includes “behind-the-scenes” footage.

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WATCH: Teacher Starts Every Day by Complimenting Students

Chris Ulmer is a Philadelphia native.

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Watch: Arsonist Catches Hand On Fire In Overbrook

Oops.

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Flyers’ Top Prospect Scores First Goal (But Flyers Lose)

Also, an Aramark employee practiced with the team.

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