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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

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Inside the Philadelphia Art Museum’s Epic Meltdown

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Pa. Bill Would Strip Welfare Benefits from Drug Dealers

A similar bill targets convicted sex offenders.

Terry Gross Chats With George Takei

The Star Trek alum talks coming out at 68.

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Here’s How to Fix the Philadelphia Phillies

McQude: Trade Hamels. Trade Lee. These guys will bring the best return.

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2 Suspects in Carjacking, Fatal Crash Denied Bail

The DA is seeking mandatory life sentences.

News

Bill to Rename 30th Street Station Passes House

Get ready for William H. Gray III 30th Street Station.

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You Can Punch John Bolaris If You’re Famous Enough

The latest celebrity boxing match.


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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GAO: Fracking Could Threaten Clean Drinking Water

Agency faults EPA for inconsistent inspections, guidance.

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Temple to Make SAT Scores Optional for Admission

Designed to attract students who find test-taking tough.

Congressmen Press NCAA to Drop Penn State Sanctions

Say punishment “directly contradicts your organization’s supposed goal of promoting education.”

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William Penn Foundation’s New Leader Quits

Peter Degnan had been on the job just six months.

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Accused Carjacker Occupation on Facebook: “Former Contract Killer”

Inside the head of Jonny “Sofargone” Rosa.

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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.


Man Crush Monday

Meet your 2014 Boys of Summer lifeguards.

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Neighbors Love Pop-Up Beer Gardens

PlanPhilly dives into the debate.

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Christie to Decide on Smoking Ban for Jersey Beaches

Towns could still set aside 15 percent for smoking.

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Merck Will Lay Off 600 Workers in Montgomery County

On top of 650 let go last year.

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