Longform

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.


News

New Documentary Boys to Fame Tells the Most Tender Eagles Story You’ve Probably Never Heard

Q&A

The Man at the Forefront of the Battle Over Philly’s Slavery Memorial Tells All

Longform

Inside the Philadelphia Art Museum’s Epic Meltdown

Latest Stories

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What to Know About SEPTA’s Big Regional Rail Construction Project

SEPTA will run shuttle buses along its Airport Line through August. Here’s info on what to expect.

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Philadelphia Declares 2019’s First Heat Emergency

The National Weather Service has also issued an “excessive heat warning” through the weekend, when temperatures could feel as high as 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Inga Saffron and Stu Bykofsky Absolutely Savaged Each Other at Stu’s Farewell Party

Don’t worry. There’s video.

Opinion

It’s Time for LGBT Affairs to Break Free of the Mayor’s Office

The city’s Office of LGBT Affairs is looking for its third director in three years. Without more independence — and more resources — it’s doomed to revolving-door leadership.

News

Trump Wants to Recruit Women Voters, Starting in King of Prussia

Trump’s campaign launched its new “Women for Trump” push at the Valley Forge Casino Resort on Tuesday.

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Bobby Henon Wants You to Dime Out Your Neighbor’s Illegal Swimming Pool

“You can remove a pool but not open air drug dealers,” responded one area resident to the Northeast councilperson’s call for tips. “I am impressed.”


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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Elizabeth Warren Sure Seemed to Have a Good Weekend in Philly

Here’s what she got up to during her visit for the Netroots Nation convention.

News

We’re All Getting Screwed by Fees, Pretty Much All the Time

Inside the infuriating world of the hidden fee economy.

News

All Those Maddening Fees on Your Comcast Bill, Explained

We investigated the (many) mysterious charges and figured out where they really go.

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Who Is Leaving Flossers All Over Philly Sidewalks?

I’ve learned to tolerate Philly’s litter-happy ways. But floss picks are a bridge too far.

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The 25-Year-Old Camden Trumpeter Who’s Taking the Jazz World by Storm

What’s next for Arnetta Johnson? Anything she wants.

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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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Best Thing: Bye-Kofsky!

The bilious Daily News columnist finally hangs it up.

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People With Anxiety Disorders Can Soon Get Pa. Medical Marijuana Cards

Anxiety disorders were just added to the state’s list of qualifying program conditions.

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It Seems NOAA Wasn’t Kidding About Those Philly Flood Predictions

The government weather-watcher has warned of frequent flooding in Philly by 2050. Thursday’s storm gave us a taste of what’s to come.

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Q&A: Amber Hikes on Leading the Office of LGBT Affairs

Hikes announced that she would resign as the organization’s executive director this week.

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