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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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Resident Shot Video of His House Burning Down

It happened in South Philadelphia last night.

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Philadelphia Kinda Sorta Knows the Bible

Lots of cities apparently more hell-bound than we are.

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Union PAC Slapped With City Ethics Fine

Concerned Irish Americans of Philadelphia PAC failed timely disclosure of finances.

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Interview: Can Bill Green Fix Philly’s Schools?

“What’s changed now is my ability to influence the district in providing quality schools.”

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Seth Williams, Lynne Abraham Still Feuding

Were Williams’ comments following arrest of J.P. Miranda directed at Abraham? She thinks so.

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Three Hurt in South Philly Gas Explosion

“Like when a bomb goes off.”


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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Live: Coverage of Wing Bowl 22

Follow Dan McQuade into the trenches on Twitter.

Philly Films Nominated for GLAAD Media Awards

Breaking Glass Pictures gets two nods.

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Tom Corbett’s Poll Numbers Stay Really Low

Only 23 percent think he’s done a good enough job to merit re-election.

Behind the Scenes With Manila Luzon

A peek into the shoot with local photog Garrett Matthew.

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Sixers’ Tony Wroten: I Have Best Sneaker Game in NBA

Meanwhile, Evan Turner goes around town in slippers.

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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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18 Super Bowl Sex, Drug Arrests Made

The alleged scheme sounds similar to the one that got John Bolaris.

A Valentine’s Party for Marriage Recognition

The Equality Forum’s V-Day fundraiser.

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City Council May Ban Cash Gifts

Bill would nix cash gifts to city employees.

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Franklin Institute to Hold MacGyver Night

Museum to hold event as part of ‘Science After Hours.’

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