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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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John Bolaris Belongs in Philadelphia

For John Bolaris, even something as simple as taking the train to New York inevitably takes a dramatic turn. Back in the spring, I joined […]

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Morning Scoop: Clint Eastwood and the Empty Chair [VIDEO]

Mitt Romney Officially Accepts Republican Nomination/Clint Eastwood Talks to a Chair. Romney closed the Republican National Convention with an acceptance speech that’s generally getting good […]

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The NFL Should Hire Female Play-by-Play Announcers

As the NFL season approaches, many fans will have questions about things like injuries, rookie contributions, quarterback controversies, and roster cuts. However, one question remains […]

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Philly Needs to Rethink Internet Access

For a country that consumes such a huge amount of electronic devices and media, you’d think that the United States is so web-connected that we’re […]

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Catholic Priest Refers to Jerry Sandusky as “This Poor Guy”

Roman Catholic priest and psychologist Father Benedict Groeschel works at a center that has “treated” priests that are sexual predators. In an interview with the […]

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Jimmy Rollins Benched for Not Hustling

Pat yourself on the back if you’ didn’t watch the Phillies game today. The Phils won 3-2, but, at this point, that hardly helps matters. […]


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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Eagles to Build Real-Life Angry Birds Level in Love Park

The Eagles are really pushing this Angry Birds thing. In addition to the original Philadelphia Eagle character and additional levels to be released each week […]

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Police ID Body Found in Montco

Police have identified the woman found dead on a Montgomery County farm on Wednesday as 26-year-old Natalie Marella of Ambler. Marella had attended multiple area […]

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MTV Finally Cancels Jersey Shore

Jersey Shore debuted on MTV in late 2009, but it seems like the show has been on the air for an eternity. We’ve basically been […]

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Police Search for Chesco Up-Skirt Photographers

Multiple women in Chester County have reportedly caught men trying to take up-skirt photos with cell phones. Police are now looking for men who used […]

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Celeb Scoop: The Modern Family Kids Make More Per Episode Than Most of Us Do All Year

Modern Family Kids Get Raises. The kids on ABC’s Modern Family make more per episode than most of us make in a year. [Deadline] Questlove’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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Is Chase Utley Moving to Third Base?

Once upon a time Chase Utley was working on his fielding at the hot corner because the Phils had just traded Scott Rolen. Placido Polanco […]

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John Bolaris Is Moving to Long Island

The much maligned former Fox 29 meteorologist John Bolaris is packing up his bags and going home, which might explain why he was in a […]

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Father Dies Saving Son From Drunk Driver in Northeast

A 43-year-old man died on Wednesday night after saving his son from being hit by an allegedly drunk driver on Roosevelt Boulevard in the Northeast. […]

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Deadspin Says the Eagles Suck and You Deserve It

Deadspin’s Drew Magary has spent the past month or so hilariously eviscerating every team in the NFL based on the premise that every team has […]

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