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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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GIFs: Sixers Lose 26th Straight, Can Break Loss Mark Saturday

McQuade: Last night’s game did include one spectacular play, though.

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Would No-Strike Bill Kill SEPTA Funding?

Options weighed as walkout date gets near.

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Post-Bariatric Surgery Payoffs: Your New Wardrobe

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The Best Daily Paper in Town Is the Philadelphia Daily News*

* But City Paper has a case to make, too.

Great Adventure Debuting World’s Tallest Drop Ride

Be afraid. Be very, very afraid.

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Metcalfe’s “English-Only” Bill Hurts Philly

Mathis: Butler County Republican continues to make us the enemy in his culture war.


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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The 76ers Are Historically Bad

Tie NBA record for most consecutive losses, at 26.

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Chris Christie Tells Diane Sawyer: No Bridgegate Responsibility

Denies personal style set sage for vendetta-seeking staff.

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Rob McCord Is Ready to Rumble

Why the Democratic gubernatorial candidate says he’s the best man to evict Tom Corbett.

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Helen Gym, Schools Activist, Honored by White House

She’s named a “Cesar Chavez Champion of Change.”

The New Zoo Balloon Just Went Up!

We’re looking forward to getting high again soon.

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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.


New Project Seeks to Tell Camden’s LGBT History

A historical society is on the lookout for gay stories.

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Could Pa. Schools Add 13th Grade?

Idea is tossed around at education summit.

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Santorum Studio Exec Peddled Porny Cartoons

Gen Fukunaga’s involvement has never been a secret.

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City Council OKs E-Cigarette Restrictions

Council votes to treat e-cigarettes like regular smokes.

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