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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

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

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The Best Philadelphia Magazine Long Reads of 2023

Cheesesteaks in Pakistan, investigations into Philadelphia’s biggest institutions, and, of course, plenty of sports. It’s our roundup of our favorite stories from 2023!

Q&A

Low Cut Connie’s Adam Weiner Dislikes Phish As Much As You Do

The frontman and pianist talks music, South Philly, and being buds with Elton John.

News

Nolan Patrick, Cursed Flyers Phenom, Subject of Retirement Reports

Also: Bradley Cooper’s high-school reunion, Philly makes an uncredited cameo in Hulu holiday movie, and a huge night for Embiid and Maxey.

News

Plan For Capping Vine Street Expressway Falls Into Place

Plus: The Mummers Parade wins “most festive and fun” and AI thinks Eagles fans can’t handle a loss.

News

Ricardo, the Bull Who Got Loose on NJ Transit, Is Now a Giftable Plushie

Plus: The Eagles threw too long, the Sixers came up short, and Jefferson is getting larger

News

Widespread Flooding Inundates Philadelphia Region

Also: Sixers, secret keys, a demoted Eagle, and a mysterious sandwich


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.


Longform

How Kate Scott Went From Outsider to Groundbreaking Voice of the Sixers

“I’m a chick from a small town in the middle of California. I still have to pinch myself to realize that this is real.”

News

The Sixers’ Daryl Morey Is Moonlighting As … a Musical Theater Producer

The team’s president of basketball operations is producing an absurdist musical comedy called Small Ball. There was a workshop reading of it in Philly last night. 

Delco Steaks partner Steve Wilson and his sons playing a little football amid their Philadelphia Eagles Christmas decorations
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Philly Today: Delco Dad Goes All Out With Eagles Christmas Decorations

And naturally, there’s a major cheesesteak connection. Plus, the feds just raided a South Street store.

Longform

How 2023 Turned Me Into a Climate-Crazed Eccentric

I’m willing to do what I can to fight the environmental apocalypse. I just need a little help.

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Philly Today: City Gets $16 Million to Make Dangerous Streets Safer

Plus, tickets for tonight’s Mariah Carey concert are in the bargain bin.

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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 Today: President Biden Came to Town, Joined By Protesters

Plus, a formere Rothman surgeon wins $15 million in court.

Opinion

Why Cherelle Parker’s Choice For Police Commissioner Is Great for Public Safety — and the Economy

Allan Domb: Kevin Bethel will make the city safer. But his impact can go beyond that.

Cherelle Parker will be the next mayor of Philadelphia, but these were among the people who won write-in votes.
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Philly Today: The Surprising Write-In Votes for Mayor

Plus, Tommy Conwell wants to play your Christmas party for $499.

Longform

How Bankroll Went Bust

Tech mogul Paul Martino’s grand sports club/eatery was supposed to change the face of gaming — and Center City. Then it all fell quickly, spectacularly apart.

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