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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.


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

If Fattah Goes, Who Fills the Void?

Kerkstra: Chaka Fattah’s political organization is one of the few left in the city. Can it survive a resignation, or worse?

News

Former Art Museum Director Has Died

Jean S. Boggs served during tough time for institution.

Your Gay Guide to FringeArts 2014

Get down with the LGBT at this year’s arts and theater festival.

News

Chris Christie, In Mexico, Doesn’t Want to Talk Immigration

Even though he’s criticized Obama’s policies.

News

And in the Second Round, Buzz Bissinger Selects Nick Foles

“I imagine he is quite flattered I drafted him.”

News

Will FCC’s Desire for More Competition Doom Comcast Merger?

“Meaningful competition” wanted for Internet providers.


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.


News

Poll Shows Corbett Just 11 Points Behind

But support still appears soft.

News

Corbett Denies Knowledge of Racy Emails

“If I would’ve seen it, it would’ve stopped like that.”

News

Megan Rath’s Impossible Run

This Republican can’t beat Bob Brady. But can she point the way?

News

NCAA: UConn Coach Broke Rules With Mo’ne Davis Call

Geno Auriemma called Taney Dragon to congratulate her. Now he’s in trouble.

News

Up to 190 Years for Counterfeit Sports Jerseys

The Feds are not messing around.

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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.


Joan Rivers Has Died

The self-proclaimed “Queen of the Gays” passed away this afternoon.

News

The Opening of Dilworth Park Was Nice, But…

While citizens baked in the sun, shaded politicians talked … and talked … and talked.

News

11 Arrested at McDonald’s Protest

Sit-down strikers want $15 an hour wage.

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SEPTA Prepping for More Frequent Regional Rail

Infrastructure being put in place to improve off-peak service.

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