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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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Your Gas Bill Is About to Rise

But the money will go to replacing PGW’s fragile old gas lines.

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6 Times City Council Tried to Screw with Our Fun

Fiorillo: From banning skateboarding to the new Promoter’s Bill, Council really knows how to ruin a good time.

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Local Colleges Still Losing War Against Student Drinking

Hingston: And a new report says harsher rules haven’t helped … the kids, at least.

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Man Arrested for Online Threat to Chester Police

He was reportedly upset about arrest of girl accused of making racist threats.

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The Latest Installment of Sam Katz’s Philly Doc Airs Tonight

Called “Disorder,” it covers the era from 1820 to 1854.

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Seth Williams Reacts to Lawsuit Report

“I am proud of my record, my decisions and the way I have run the District Attorney’s Office.”


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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How Safe Is Philly’s Drinking Water?

The Scoop: City officials dispute Guardian report of irregularities.

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Poll: Kathleen Kane Leads Democratic Attorney General Race

No law license? No problem!

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Neshaminy Coach Dismissed After Bumping Ref

Jerry Devine remains as a teacher at the school, but will not be returning to the basketball court.

Can Lady Gaga Make a Full Comeback?

Her recent career moves are promising, but not so fast.

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Who Is Attorney Big Al? And Why Is His Name Jason Fine?

The man behind the mysterious radio ads.

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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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Renee Tartaglione Indicted By Feds

Prosecutors say she stole money from the Juniata Community Mental Health Clinic.

Poet Gabriel Ojeda-Sague Combats Racism in New Book

Oil and Candle will be out in March.

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Arrests Made in Thanksgiving Day Homicide

Two men charged in the shooting death of Ryan Kelly.

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Nutter Joins Faculty at Columbia U.

It’s his second new gig; he’s also joining a Homeland Security advisory panel.

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