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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

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Inside the Philadelphia Art Museum’s Epic Meltdown

Latest Stories

FBI Raids Rizzo’s Daughter’s Home

Feds Raid Rizzo’s Daughter’s Home. And use a backhoe to dig up the backyard as part of a money-laundering investigation. [6abc.com] Penn Has Lowest Acceptance […]

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Liz Gilbert Is Alive and Well and Living in Frenchtown

Usually, if you drive an hour and a half to see how someone is doing, it’s because they are not doing so well. I suspect, […]

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“A Major Landmark In American History”

For nearly two decades Arthur Caplan, PhD, director of Penn’s Center for Bioethics, has been one of America’s leading voices on health and medicine. I […]

Oprah detoxes, Beyonce detoxes. But you don’t have to swear off solid food to rid your body of toxins. 

Longer, warmer days call for everything from a new wardrobe to a change in your sleep schedule, but don’t forget to change the one area […]

The secret to beating spring allergies: local honey. Here’s why it works and where to find it.

Nobody likes a bee sting, but the honey from these pesky summer bugs could be a strong ally in your battle against stuffy heads and […]

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33 Best Things to Do in Philly This Weekend

This week’s Weekender. Check it out here


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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60 Seconds with Preston & Steve

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What To Do Tonight

After work tonight, get yourself over to the Constitution Center, where Philly Mag will be hosting its annual Martini Madness par-tay. There will be lots […]

Eagles Source: “No Frontrunner” for Donovan

Inquirer Lenders Ask Court: Overturn That Goofy Ruling. You know, the one that undid several decades of bankruptcy law, basically screwed them out of hundreds […]

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I Hate Duke!

My NCAA tournament bracket was distinguished from many others this season when I wrote in Baylor as my upset pick to make the Final Four. […]

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Greetings from Slob-ville

Cowboy boots, tight jeans, a plaid shirt hanging out. I am not describing the rodeo I attended. Regrettably, no. I went to brunch last Sunday […]

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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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Bugged

A few weeks ago, my college students and I discussed the Lower Merion webcam spying debacle in class. They were almost unanimously horrified that a […]

Trend Watch: Fried Chicken

Last year I was assigned the dreaded duty of Best of Philly fried-chicken scouting. While NYC chefs hopped on the fried-chicken bandwagon a couple of […]

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60 Seconds with Preston & Steve

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What To Do Tonight

OK, I’ve gotta motor, so let’s make this quick and dirty: fans of funk should not miss Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk with the Rebirth Brass Band […]

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