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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Here’s How Likely These 6 Philly-Area Politicians Are to Run in 2020

Put the Pennsylvania back in Pennsylvania Avenue!

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Can the New Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics Unlock the Science of Beauty?

Neuroscientist Anjan Chatterjee is trying to figure out why we give a damn about Mona Lisa’s smile.

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PennDOT Has Finally Started Issuing REAL IDs

Here’s everything you need to know about getting one.

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Philly Manages to Have a Non-Freakout Snow Storm

We’ve already got more snow than in last month’s Total City Shutdown, but nary a bread shelf was cleared.

News

Don’t Cry for Nick, Philadelphia. The Truth Is He’ll Never Leave Us.

Nick Foles is officially a free agent, but we will never stop loving our soft-spoken, strong-armed savior.

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Does Google Know When You’re Sick? A Penn Study Counts the Clicks

Could your online searches predict an imminent ER visit? That’s one futuristic (dystopian?) possibility raised by Penn Med researcher Jeremy Asch in a recent study.


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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Trash Truck Driver Charged in Center City Cyclist’s Death

Jorge Fretts was operating the truck that struck and killed 24-year-old Emily Fredricks in 2017.

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News

Why Fate of SEPTA’s Big Plans Depends on Outcome of Pa. Turnpike Lawsuit

You may want to put your dreams of new trolleys and updated subway cars on hold.

Opinion

The People Opposing Allan Domb’s Term Limits Bill Are the Best Reason to Pass It

Philadelphia is one of only two major cities that don’t impose municipal council term limits.

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Philly Is Angry About the Starbucks Coming to Dilworth Park

With at least 10 other coffee shops located nearby, people are questioning the use of public space.

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Kenney’s Deleted Messages: Not a Conspiracy, but the Law Losing to Tech

The mayor deleting all of his text messages isn’t a good look. But the real story here is about the challenges of record-keeping in a paper-free era — and the city’s failure to adapt.

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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.


News

Omar Woodard on Why He’s Challenging 20-Year Incumbent Darrell Clarke

“It is well past time that a new generation of Philadelphians finds a seat at the table,” says the 35-year-old North Philadelphia native.

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Overachiever Alert: Penn Student Wins Oscar While Still Enrolled In School

Claire Sliney is gunning to become the most accomplished Penn alum in showbiz. John Legend better watch out — even he didn’t win his Academy Award until after, y’know, graduation.

News

Yes, Gritty Went Streaking at the Linc Over the Weekend

Apparently our favorite mascot has a bright blue belly button.

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Vanguard Charitable Has a Hate Group Problem

The Main Line investment giant’s independent charitable arm has been funneling millions in anonymous client cash to organizations deemed hate groups.

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