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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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Michael Vick Won’t QB This Sunday

Eagles head trainer Rick Burkholder said this afternoon that Michael Vick is “not even close” to being able to get back on the field: “He’s […]

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VIDEO: Diddy Made Cancer Funny on It’s Always Sunny

The long-awaited Diddy guest shot finally happened on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia last night. Who needs an oncologist when you’ve got funk:

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New Video of Sandy Flooding Transit Stations

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has released more footage of the flooding that occurred in stations when Sandy hit the East […]

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Flyers to Play in Sandy Recovery Benefit Game

Hurricane Sandy was so strong she’s even managed to bring hockey back. Flyers Scott Hartnell and Kimmo Timonen, along with star players from other teams, will […]

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Billboard Wars II: Someone Thinks of the Children

The long-running dispute over advertising on the Electric Factory building at 7th and Callowhill — thought finally put to rest after its most tireless proponent, […]

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IKEA Apologizes for Using BILLY Clubs on PRYSYN LABORERS

Apparently the Swedo-Dutch DIY retail giant has tortured more than just its customers. The company is apologizing today after a report that some of its […]


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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Mardi Gras Float Maker Invades Our Parade; Mummers Prepare Counterattack

One Barry Kern, the purported “king of Mardi Gras,” has apparently been invited to build six of the 14 floats for this year’s 6ABC Dunkin’ […]

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Weekend Roundup

The ultimate LGBT events guide

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Was Lincoln Gay?

Tony Kushner discusses the new film

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Trans People Tell Their Stories

GLAAD’s new video series

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Tomorrow Is Love Your Park Day

If you’ve run out of your own leaves to rake up, more than 40 parks across the city are still looking for volunteers for tomorrow’s […]

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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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Bradley Cooper Gives Oscar-Worthy Performance in Silver Linings Playbook

This year’s best actor Oscar category is going to be one to watch. Not so much for who will win (which, in my opinion, will […]

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School Reform Commission Votes to Cap Charters

Saying it needs flexibility and predictability in a time of dire financial distress, the SRC last night voted unanimously to override state laws governing the […]

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If God Plays Politics, Then God Should Pay Taxes

Election 2012 has come and gone, and at least one thing has become clear: It’s time to start taxing the churches. The IRS might finally […]

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Catholics May Boycott Civil Marriage

If George Weigel has his way, the Catholic Church may be about to get out of the civil marriage business. You may not have heard […]

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