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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Sexual Assault Survivors to Rally in Support of Kavanaugh Accusers

They’ll gather with advocates in Dilworth Park on Monday afternoon.

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Police: 7-Year-Old Dies After Falling Between Subway Cars

Authorities say the boy was selling candy when he slipped onto the tracks.

Best Thing This Week: He’s Baaack!

Son, take us to the mountain again.

News

Domb to Introduce Bill Ending DROP for New Non-Union Employees

The legislation is part of a long-term goal to end the costly pension program altogether.

Opinion

“W. Wilson Goode, Sr. Way” Is Another Rizzo Statue in the Making

How could City Council members honoring the mayor who approved the MOVE bombing not see the parallels?

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Police Still Searching for Rogue Gator in South Jersey Woods

Cellphone footage shows the creature waddling around a backyard.


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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The Era of the Hologram Concert Has Finally Arrived

The country’s first hologram concert tour is coming to Philly. Aren’t we lucky?

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Philly’s Largest Wawa (So Far) to Open With Free Coffee

The store will offer free joe not just on opening day, but all weekend.

News

Krasner Announces Big Shakeup in Homicide Unit of DA’s Office

The move by the DA represents real revolution — and maybe some risk.

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Prepare for Traffic Headaches in Philly This Weekend

Fall festival season is in full swing, and that means road closures.

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How You Can Help Us Tell the Story of #OneDayInPhilly

What does your Philadelphia look like? We want to know.

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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

Here’s How to Get Tickets to See Obama on Friday

You’ll have to act fast on Tuesday.

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Free Pop-Up Philadelphia Orchestra Concerts on Monday

The orchestra’s annual audience appreciation series is back.

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Remnants of Florence Will Bring Rain to Philly

The area could see localized flash flooding on Tuesday.

Best Thing This Week: A Very Wet Vacation

We’d like to say nothing could dampen our spirits, but …

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