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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

Longform

Inside the Philadelphia Art Museum’s Epic Meltdown

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Mike Tyler Back in Jail After Posting Selfies From Bar, Says DA

The popular Philly guitarist was on house arrest while awaiting trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a child.

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Kurt Vile’s New Music Video Is As Philly As It Gets

It features the Philly musician’s efforts to dodge the PPA.

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Mazzoni Fires Diversity and Inclusion Director, Prompting Staff Protest

Kay Martinez, the nonprofit’s first-ever first director of diversity, equity and inclusion, was fired on Monday morning.

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This Pizza-Giving, MAGA-Protesting Bike Messenger Says He’s Running for City Council

“You’ve seen me fight in the street — now let me fight in office for you,” reads the campaign slogan for Joe Cox, who spends a lot of his time handing out free slices of pizza — and marching for human rights.

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You Can Get a Free Philly Pretzel on Monday

Philly Pretzel Factory is giving them out for its 20th anniversary.

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SEPTA, Amtrak Resume Normal Schedules After Frankford Junkyard Fire

The fire comes on the heels of another on the border of Port Richmond and Kensington, covering an entire city block.


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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Sneak Peek: Inside Philly Mag’s September Issue

Our September issue drops this week. Here’s what’s inside.

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Hall of Shame: Philly’s Greatest Social Media Fails

We take a look back.

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Best Thing: Yesenia’s Big Move

How many languages do you speak, huh?

LGBTQ&A: Mike Hisey

We chat with the venture capitalist turned human rights advocate known as “Alt-Facts Kelly” on Trump, fashion, and why “protest is never a drag.”

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Fox Uses Patti LaBelle Photo in Aretha Franklin Tribute

The network has issued an apology — but some say the excuse just angered them more.

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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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Ritz Theaters, Like Everything Else, Might Soon Be Owned by Amazon

If successful, the acquisition would be the latest step in Jeff Bezos’s move toward brick-and-mortar holdings aimed at an upscale audience.

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Police Seek Man in Connection With Killing at Jefferson Station

Police say the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous.

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We Pitted the New Transit App Against SETPA’s Official App

Guess which won.

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Another Dîner en Blanc Brings More Complaints

The event was held at Dilworth Park this year, affecting SEPTA services.

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