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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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Mayor Nutter Won’t Let a 16-Year-Old A-Hole Stain the City’s Reputation

Philly’s July 4th celebration on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway featured a number of popular musical acts including the homegrown Legendary Roots Crew and a surprise […]

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Five-Alarm Fire at Hersheypark Arena (Where Wilt Dropped 100)

In 1962, Wilt Chamberlain was a member of the Philadelphia Warriors. On March 2nd of that year, the team played a game against the New […]

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Chris Christie Is Disappointed in New York’s Football Teams

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie says that he’s disappointed in the New York Jets. So is everyone else who watched the 2012 football season (BOOM! […]

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Man Thinks He Lands a Role in a Jennifer Aniston Movie, Actually Has to Pay $32,000 in Child Support

An Allentown man was arrested a month ago when he stepped off a plane in Philadelphia. He had flown into Philly for his big break—a […]

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Occupy Protesters Begin March From the Liberty Bell to Wall Street

For almost a full week, Occupy protesters made their presence felt in Philadelphia. They came, they were arrested, they screwed up your commute, and now […]

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Philly Geek Awards Nominees Announced

The nominees for the 2012 Philly Geek Awards hosted by the Academy of Natural Sciences and Geekadelphia have been announced. Among the nominees is Philly […]


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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Teen Shot and Killed Near North Broad Station

A young man was killed Thursday afternoon in a shooting near the North Broad train station. Police are searching for two suspects after the man—in […]

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Muhammad Ali Honored by National Constitution Center

Muhammad Ali will receive the 2012 Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center as a part of a ceremony to honor the 225th anniversary of […]

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Celeb Scoop: Tina Fey Raps, But Isn’t Comfortable Using the N-Word

Tina Fey Raps? Yeah, she does. But this time it’s not as Lemonem—she’s got her own verse on a track from Childish Gambino (Donald Glover’s […]

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TONIGHT: Scissor Sisters

The glam rockers play Electric Factory

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Judge Denies Monsignor Lynn’s Request for House Arrest

Common Pleas Court Judge M. Teresa Sarmina denied, today, Monsignor William Lynn’s request to be monitored under house arrest while awaiting his sentencing hearing. Lynn’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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This Is What it Looks Like When You Set Off 15 Minutes-Worth of Fireworks at Once

On the night of July 4, 2012, millions of Americans looked skyward to gawk at loud things and flashy things. But, it seems, all of […]

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Josh Can’t Cook’s Summer Eats

Too hot to cook? Nosh here.

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First In-Home HIV Test Approved

OraQuick will be available in October

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Gay Dads and Toddler Kicked Out of Pool

A new low for one swim club

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