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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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This Pa. Wawa Started Selling Beer Today

Plus, it offers restaurant-style seating.

Buses, subways and trolleys will roll again starting this morning
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SEPTA Reveals Plans For New Bus Routes

The routes affect University City and Roosevelt Boulevard.

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Temple Now Offers Gender-Inclusive Housing

The option will become available this fall.

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Asplundh Tree Execs Charged With Running Undocumented Workers Scheme

Pretty interesting dilemma for a company that donates so much to Republicans.

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Cheri Honkala Raises $30K Campaigning for State Rep.

The only problem? Her name isn’t on the ballot.

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Cops to South Philly Drivers: Um, Don’t Leave Your Car Running

There’s been an uptick in auto thefts.


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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Burlington Coat Factory Drops Ivanka Trump Merchandise

Trump merch was removed from the discounter’s online shop.

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Limerick Residents Told to Re-Up on Potassium Iodide

In case of a nuclear emergency.

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Activists Protest ICE After Philly Immigration Arrest

More than 60 people gathered yesterday.

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Biden Chosen to Chair National Constitution Center

The former vice president will begin serving immediately.

Mayor’s Office Announces LGBT Affairs Appointments

The 23 members will advise the Mayor on policies affecting the LGBT community.

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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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Friends’ Central Suspends Teachers After Controversy

The teachers recently invited a Palestinian speaker to the school.

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Russian Spy Ship Spotted Off Coast of Delaware

It is well out in international waters.

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Bucks School Board VP: Climate Change Depresses Kids

Are dying polar bears to blame for childhood depression?

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Did Seth Williams’s Top Assistant Resign to Run for D.A.?

Tariq El-Shabazz was with the office just seven months.

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