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.


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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 the New Vegan Convenience Store Says About South Philly

Is there room for a meat-free grab-and-go in a neighborhood known for its love of cheesesteaks?

Best Thing This Week: Philly Phans’ Phear Phactor

Guess who’s scared to play our Eagles?

News

Philly White-Collar Union Declines to Endorse Its Own VP for City Council

Accusations of racial — and personal — animosity have roiled District Council 47 official Ethelind Baylor’s campaign for an at-large Council seat.

News

5th Street Near Independence Hall Closed After “Large Void” Found Under Surface

A spokesperson for the Water Department said the cobblestone street is in danger of collapsing.

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60 Bad Google Reviews of Philly’s Prized Landmarks

On the Magic Gardens: “Basically you pay to see trash.”

News

Philly Guitarist Mike Tyler Convicted of Felony Sex Crimes Against a Child

The veteran musician’s credits include performances with LL Cool J and Pearl Jam.


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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Peeps-Flavored Coffee and Donuts Are Coming to Dunkin’

Happy spring.

Opinion

Excessive Drama Surrounding Petition Challenges Is a Turnoff for Voters

The nastiest phase of the Philly election cycle is finally over — and thank goodness it is.

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Bryce Harper Is the Most Overrated Player in Baseball (According to His Peers)

And nobody wants to play for manager Gabe Kapler, either.

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Going Through Customs at PHL Just Got Easier

A new app aims to expedite the entry inspection process for returning international travelers.

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Shake Shack Is Giving Phillies Fans Free Tickets on Thursday

Here’s what you need to do — and fast — to score the deal.

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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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Apple’s New Streaming Service Has Plenty of Philly Star Power

Projects from M. Night Shyamalan and others are in the offing.

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Meet the Asylum Seeker Leading Philly’s Fight Against the National Immigration Crackdown

Carmela Apolonio Hernandez on seeking sanctuary in Philly churches and inspiring other immigrants.

News

A Philly Theater Makes Breakthrough Pledge to Showcase Women Playwrights

A Q&A with the theater’s artistic director and reformer Paige Price.

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Comcast’s New Esports Arena: You Can Stop the “Parents’ Basement” Jokes Now

Think esports aren’t “real” sports? Tell that to the $50 million arena to be built for our local Overwatch League franchise.

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