Longform

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.


News

New Documentary Boys to Fame Tells the Most Tender Eagles Story You’ve Probably Never Heard

Q&A

The Man at the Forefront of the Battle Over Philly’s Slavery Memorial Tells All

Longform

Inside the Philadelphia Art Museum’s Epic Meltdown

Latest Stories

Katz Jewish Community Center - Cherry Hill
News

Bomb Threats Made to Philly-Area Jewish Community Centers

At least four local JCCs were evacuated.

Bill Cosby - Norristown
News

Judge: Cosby Jury Won’t Come From Montco

A judge ruled this morning.

Headstones overturned at local Jewish cemetery
News

Hundreds of Headstones Vandalized at Philly Jewish Cemetery

Police are investigating.

Mike Rossi’s Endless Marathon

The Internet made Mike Rossi famous — right before it ruined his life.

How Trump’s Election Changed Philly Politics

Millennials are getting involved and gearing up to run for office.

How Matt Klentak Plans to Rebuild the Phillies

The fresh-faced G.M. is bringing data, discipline … and lots of patience.


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.


The Best Thing This Week

A new study found that marriage equality helps lower the teen suicide rate.

Gayborhood Racism Recommendations: First 30 Days

“Positive and supportive” is how PCHR’s executive director describes the responses so far.

Ben Simmons
News

The Sixers’ Ben Simmons Won’t Play This Season

His foot injury is not yet fully healed.

News

Toomey Meets With Pittsburgh, Harrisburg Protesters

But he has yet to meet with demonstrators in Philly.

News

This Ex-Republican Running for D.A. Wants Cash Bail to Be Abolished

A Q&A with Michael Untermeyer.

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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.


News

Philly Courts to Start Having Visitors Lock Cell Phones in Bags

A cell phone ban returns.

News

Kenney Calls Pa. Senator’s “Inner City” Comment “Racism”

The comment has drawn ire from plenty of Democrats.

Opinion

Can Baseball Be Saved?

Hingston: Killing off the intentional walk won’t do it. But there’s something that can.

News

Atlantic City Cracks Down on People Who Release Balloons

The Jersey Shore town could issue fines up to $500.

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