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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 Drag Queen Starring in CBS’s Blue Bloods

Mimi Imfurst’s episode airs tomorrow night.

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All the Bars from My 20s are Closed

Miller: Has Philly changed? Or is it me?

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Local Baseball Team Names Adorable Bat Dog

Eventually, ‘Rookie’ will retrieve bats and balls for the Trenton Thunder.

11 Ways to Improve Your Kid’s Public School

1. Fix something old. Greenfield Elementary mom Christina Stasiuk led an effort to overhaul the outdated library that included parent-volunteer redecorating; a remodel with “reading […]

Ways Parents Can Fix Schools

Four Philadelphia Schools That Work

Science Leadership Academy: A partnership between the school district and the Franklin Institute, Center City’s SLA is proof that a strong outside collaborator can help produce strong results.

Fix Philadelphia’s Schools

Darrell Clarke The City Council prez talks frequently about how dire the current fiscal crisis is—even though he, more than any other city official, is […]


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.


Colleges Get $5 Million for Philly Water Quality

Studies to take place at four local colleges and the University of New Hampshire.

News

Idea! Cheaper, More Frequent Regional Rail

Smith: It could become possible as soon as next year. Will SEPTA seize the day?

News

Hundreds Vomited into Buckets on Cruise

Almost 700 sickened by virus on cruise ship docked in New Jersey.

DO THIS: WCU’s AIDS Benefit and Cabaret

If you are a Philadelphia-area showtunes fan looking to support a good cause, you’re in luck. This year marks the 14th anniversary of West Chester University’s (WCU) AIDS […]

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Pa. Amish Man Now on Probation for Speeding

19-year-old pleads guilty to 120 mph police chase.

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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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5Qs: How to Increase PA Education Funding

Sen. Larry Farnese and Senate Democrats want a $300 million hike.

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Philly: 5th Best City for Public Transit

Philadelphia beats out cities like Chicago and Portland.

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Can Someone Please Help James Dupree?

Marks: And let’s fix eminent domain while we’re at it.

Friday Night Lights Author Buzz Bissinger

One Of Us: Buzz Bissinger

The Pulitzer-winning journalist, author of Friday Night Lights tells us about his new, less angry life.

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