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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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Philly Today: It’s Now Easier Than Ever to Rat Out Bad Parkers to the PPA

Takes all of 30 seconds. Plus, front license plates could make a return.

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Philly Today: Believe It Or Not, We Have Another Delco Pooper

Plus, other trashy news.

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Live Aid, Four Decades Later

How the greatest show on Earth came together, here

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Live Aid, By the Numbers

A data-driven look at the biggest day in Philadelphia live music history.

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Philly Today: Local Woman Accuses Former Obama Operative of Sexual Assault

She’s suing the operative and the DNC, claiming that he began grooming her when she was a 16-year-old campaign volunteer.

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The Musicians Who Were Conspicuously Absent from Live Aid

And why they weren’t there.


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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Abbott Elementary‘s Lisa Ann Walter Explains What She Loves Most About Philadelphia

And where she goes for roast pork sandwiches.

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Live Aid Was Not Without Controversy – And For Good Reason

This story is part of our continuing coverage in honor of Live Aid Week in Philadelphia. Check back daily for more Live Aid fun. There’s […]

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Live Aid Had a Hooters Problem

Not everyone was happy to see the local greats take the stage at JFK.

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Philly Today: The City Strike Is Over But World Cafe Live’s Labor Problems Persist

Things are about to heat back up at the once-beloved Philly music venue.

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We Need to Talk About How Bad the Live Aid Led Zeppelin Reunion Was

It was, indeed, a “disaster” as guest drummer Phil Collins put 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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Philly Today: The City’s Trash Problem Just Literally Made Me Puke

Plus, why are we putting a garbage drop-off site right next to a playground?

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So Just How Hot Was It at Live Aid in Philadelphia?

“Boiling hot,” the lead singer of Judas Priest tells us.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, who is rather unpopular right now due to the Philadelphia strike and the resulting piles of trash (photo via Getty)
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Philly Today: No, You Can’t Fire Mayor Parker Amid the Stenchful Strike

You can thank Frank Rizzo.

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It’s Officially Live Aid Week In Philadelphia

A weeklong celebration and exploration of the greatest show on Earth.

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