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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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Kenney on Controller’s Voting Machine Objections: “I Don’t Know What Her Problem Is”

Days after the city took delivery of the first $664,000 worth of its new electronic voting machines amid repeated complaints about the procurement process — and without a signed contract — the mayor strongly defended the purchase.

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Prominent Sex Abuse Lawyer Mitchell Garabedian Targeted in Philly-Based Lawsuit

An employee of a suburban boarding school claims that the famed attorney at the center of the Boston clergy abuse scandal ruined his reputation and demanded $1 million from the school over allegedly bogus claims.

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Get a Bird’s-Eye View of the Philadelphia Zoo From Its New Zip Line

Humans have been on top of the animal food chain for a while. Now’s your chance to be literally on top, too, at this new obstacle course.

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Here’s Why SEPTA’s Improvement Projects Are Back on Hold — Again

If the transit agency isn’t able to resume bridge maintenance and other infrastructure projects, some of its routes could end up being at risk by this time next year.

Opinion

Anthony Williams for Mayor

An endorsement by the editors of Philadelphia magazine.

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Philly Has Finally Cleared Its Backlog of Untested Rape Evidence

Larry Krasner said the move will give his office new evidence to prosecute sexual assault cases.


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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Jefferson’s Looking to Invest In Your Hemp Business Proposal

The university just received a $2 million gift earmarked for funding cannabinoid business.

News

Swarthmore Frats Disband After Outrage Over Leaked Documents

Protests at both of Swarthmore’s fraternities had been ongoing for four days.

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Who Went Off-Roading at the Schuylkill Center?

The organization said the driver killed a toad and crushed a turtle during the illegal ride.

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Should Philly Worry About the “Kissing Bug”?

Here’s what you should know about the blood-sucking insect.

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Swarthmore Suspends Frats Amid Outrage Over Leaked Letters

The documents contain disturbing notes from former Phi Psi members.

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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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Sandra Dungee Glenn on City Council Run: “I Want to Move Families Out of Poverty”

After an unexpected endorsement controversy, the longtime political staffer and influencer says she intends to continue taking her campaign directly to voters.

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This New Antenna Is Bringing Cheap High-Speed Internet Into South Philly

“I was skeptical,” says Indy Hall co-founder Alex Hillman, who switched his company from “incompetent” Comcast to PhillyWisper. “Internet through the air? But they made me a believer.”

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Philly Rapper Chill Moody on Writing Songs in the Shower

The West Philly native takes to the Kimmel Center stage on May 29th.

Best Thing: The End of International House

Pondering the progress we make and don’t make.

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