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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

Q&A

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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Philly Today: Do We Really Need a New $20 Million Monument?

Plus, the Eagles are going to the White House. And the Trump admin targets local colleges but, oddly, not Penn.

Q&A

Talking TV and Philly With Long Bright River Actor John Doman

The Philly-born and -raised performer, who didn’t start acting until his 40s, has a pivotal role in the brand-new Peacock series.

News

Philly Today: I’m Never Flying Southwest Out of Philadelphia Again

Plus, a thwarted meat heist. (Yes, meat heist.) And Will Smith gets a Philly street.

News

Philly Today: ICE (Surprise!) Finds No Murderers or Rapists at Local Market

Agents did, however, make four arrests.

News

How This Philly Woman Quickly Scored a Visa to Live in Mexico

It’s a cheap and easy process — but there are some hurdles.

News

Lawmakers Hear the Case for Public Transportation Funding

Witnesses at a hearing told state House and City Council members that funding mass transit is essential.


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.


Longform

How Dawn Staley Went From 25th and Diamond to the Top of the Basketball World

There’s no athlete in the history of Philadelphia with a more impressive résumé than Staley, and now she’s on the brink of leading her South Carolina Gamecocks to yet another NCAA title.

News

Philly Today: Philly Police Sergeant Accuses Boss of Pervasive Sexual Harassment

Plus, memorable Philly car dealer Dave Kelleher on the Trump tariffs.

News

What Will Become of the Wanamaker Organ?

With the Center City Macy’s closing, the fate of the prestigious instrument remains in question.

News

Philly Today: How Some SEPTA Buses Will Control City Traffic Lights

Plus, is that the 70s I see in the forecast? Yes it is!

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Philly Today: Looking for Work? These City of Philadelphia Jobs Pay Six Figures

Plus, in a sign that spring will be here before you know it, all Rita’s Water Ice locations are now open.

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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.


Long Bright River writer Liz Moore, who sees her book become a Peacock series in March / Photograph by Stevie Chris
Q&A

Meet the South Philly Author Behind the New TV Show Long Bright River

Liz Moore talks being one of Barack Obama’s faves and what it’s like to be really tall.

News

Philly Today: The Sixers Are So Bad Tickets Are Just a Buck

Plus, the IKEA boat finally lands.

News

Drag Queen Storytime Founder Deletes Facebook Page After Death Threats

People even threatened her dog. Is nothing sacred?

News

This Guy Just Scored the Best Eagles Memorabilia Ever

Mayor Parker’s E-L-G-S-E-S gaffe has been preserved thanks to PennDOT.

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