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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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DePasquale: The IRS Needs to Review DNC Surplus Spending

Pennsylvania’s auditor general has a few bones to pick with former Gov. Ed Rendell.

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Here’s a Sneak Preview of City Hall’s Awesome Holiday Light Show

Center City is about to be lit for the holidays.

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Police: Center City Teen Flash Mob Ends With Three Assaults, Two Arrests

Officials say the juveniles were “acting rowdy and harassing citizens” on Saturday night.

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The Kids Are All Red: Socialism Rises Again in the Age of Trump

Socialism — yes, socialism — is having a moment in America.

The PGA Pretended That Golf Has a Future

Fore who? Fore what?

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What Leading Philly Democrats Have to Say About the Jewell Williams Harassment Allegations

The mayor’s response was fast and unambiguous. Darrell Clarke’s, not so much.


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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Police: “Anarchists” Vandalized the South Street PPD Mini-Station

A group of 10 to 12 people threw red paint on the substation and damaged squad cars.

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Philly’s Poverty Rate Is the Highest Among U.S. Big Cities

We look at important takeaways from Pew’s new report on Philadelphia’s poor.

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Philly Just Got a Hate Crimes Hotline

Call this number if you’re a witness or a victim of a hate crime.

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School Reform Commission Votes to End Itself

Here’s what that means for Philly.

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Police: Man Tied Up With Vacuum Cord During NoLibs Home Invasion

The incident happened around the corner from Honey’s Sit ‘N Eat.

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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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Kenney: Philly Sheriff Should Resign After Sexual Harassment Allegations

Two women say Sheriff Jewell Williams tried to kiss them in his office. Another claims he made a remark about his genitals.

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Police Send Out Photo of Wrong Man in Child Porn Arrest

Not a great mistake to make.

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Police: Pipe Attack Lands Temple Student in the Hospital

Officials are investigating the incident.

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Philly CEO Nate Mell Accused of Sexual Assault

“I have never sexually assaulted nor sexually harassed anyone,” he tells Philly Mag.

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