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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 Year’s Eagles Christmas Album Has a Deluxe Version and a 500-Piece Puzzle

Presale starts Friday, November 3rd, so set your reminders.

A screenshot from one of the Kensington livestreams on YouTube
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Philly Today: YouTube Is Making Money Off Human Suffering in Kensington

Plus, the end of the road for Johnny Doc?

Philadelphia journalist and activist Josh Kruger, who was in an intimate relationship with his alleged killer, Robert Davis, according to court documents
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Philly Today: Josh Kruger Had Intimate Relationship with His Alleged Killer, Police Now Say

Plus, 4,000 cars block SEPTA bus lanes on just two routes in one week.

Philadelphia, which landed on Lonely Planet's Best Cities to Travel to in 2024 list along with Kansas City
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Philly Today: Lonely Planet “Best Cities” List Somehow Puts Kansas City in Philly’s Company

Thanks for the accolades, Lonely Planet. But sharing a list with KC just seems wrong.

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2023’s Mayoral Candidates: What Comes Next?

The not-mayors tell us about their future employment prospects

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Wells Fargo Center Unveils Upgrades Amid Arena Debate

The new locker rooms and behind-the-scenes areas are shiny and state-of-the-art, but will they be enough to keep the Sixers around?


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 lost money at Tony's Baltimore Grill in Atlantic City
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Philly Today: Lost Wad of Cash at Iconic Atlantic City Restaurant Has Very Happy Ending

See, there really are still good people in this world.

Local writer Ivy Smoak, aka Amanda Hauge, author of the erotic fan fiction book Roughing the Princess. The book is inspired by the romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (Ivy Smoak publicity image)
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Philly Today: Taylor Swift Fans Outraged Over Local Author’s “Smutty” New Erotica Book

Ivy Smoak said she wrote “Roughing the Princess” in just three days. It took Taylor Swift fans much less time to hate it.

Philadelphia mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker, who wants to bring the National Guard to Kensington (photo courtesy Philadelphia City Council)
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Philly Today: Cherelle Parker Wants to Unleash the U.S. Military in Kensington

Can soldiers help solve the opioid crisis? Plus, the Phillies go from heroes to zeroes.

Philadelphia Democratic leader Bob Brady, who is upset that Philly Democrats are endorsing Kendra Brooks
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Philly Today: Bob Brady Furious Over Working Families Party Endorsements

Plus, a SEPTA strike?

Phillies fans like these are paying top dollar for potential Phillies World Series tickets on sites like StubHub
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Philly Today: Inside the Hot Market for “Contingency” Phillies World Series Tickets

You can buy tickets to a game that may or may not happen. And you’ll pay dearly for it.

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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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Can Keith Jones Lead the Flyers Out of the Wilderness?

Pretty much everyone was surprised when the Flyers tabbed trash-talking Jones to be president of hockey operations.

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Philly Today: Abington Latest Suburb to Mull a Plastic Bag Ban

Plus, the Phils whiff big out West, a Philly kid wows ’em at the Apollo, and Arcadia U.’s ice hockey coach makes history.

Q&A

Ten Years After Oprah Book Pick, Philly’s Ayana Mathis Is Back

The early reviews are stellar for The Unsettled, which was partly inspired by the MOVE bombing.

Burt Young, who recently died, with Sylvester Stallone in 2014 for the premiere of the Rocky musical on Broadway
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Philly Today: RIP to Rocky Great Burt Young

Rocky wouldn’t have been Rocky without him. Plus, a great Phillies moment at last night’s Queen concert.

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