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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

Latest Stories

A note from the editor of Philadelphia Wedding’s Spring/Summer 2009 issue.

“Spring is sprung, the grass is riz … I wonder where the flowers is?” I haven’t the slightest idea who first coined that catchy, um, […]

This weeks sales & deals from Saks, Lululemon and more

QVC in West Chester (yes, the shop-at-home HQ) is having an in-studio sale all weekend that will benefit a few charities. Get clothing, accessories, beauty […]

Pair this wine with seafood or a fresh salad

Chile may be better known for its robust reds, but the cool, coastal Chilean vineyards shine in the realm of white wines, too. With exceptional […]

Philadelphia has long been derided for its overarching parochialism. But could it be that’s actually what makes us … great? JOE QUEENAN finds the answer in a lost baseball glove, a hidden cafe, and the joy of watching the Eagles with a dying man

SEPTEMBER A YEAR ago, I got together with my 20-year-old son Gordon, my best friend Rob Weiss, and Rob’s father Joe to watch the Eagles […]

Why Philly Matters: Ribbons in the Skyline

NEARLY 25 YEARS ago, when I moved here from New England to teach at the University of the Arts, I instantly fell in love with […]

How to give your wedding a clean, modern and oh-so-French look

To give your wedding a clean, modern and oh-so-French look, try the most classic color pairing we know: black and white View the ‘Parisian Chic’ […]


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.


Like an illicit affair, the city gets into your blood, and can still drive you crazy years after you’ve left it. In a love (hate) letter to the town that launched her career, LISA DePAULO proves that while you can take the girl out of Philly …

DEAR PHILADELPHIA, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve cursed you and loved you at the same time. You’re like a bad romance. Or […]

Glam up your wedding with Old Hollywood style

Take a cue from the screen sirens of the ’30s and ’40s when it comes to glamming up your wedding in Old Hollywood style  Click […]

Fun, frilly, girly details for your perfect wedding day look

Fun, frilly, girly details like ruffles and bows will give you a wedding-day look that’s feminine and flirty View the ‘Thrilling Frills’ slideshow here.

Bouquet: The 411: Planning

Required Reading  Philadelphia Wedding editor Carrie Denny offers even more nuptial advice in her new book, The Bride’s Instruction Manual: How to Survive and Possibly […]

Bouquet: The 411: Fashion

Van Cleve Goes Bridal The Wedding Pavilion — the months-old annex of the Main Line’s eveningwear go-to — houses a photographer, wedding planner and stationer, […]

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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.


Bouquet: The 411: Venues

Weddings at Please Touch The Please Touch ­Museum, recently relocated to Fairmount Park’s stately Memorial Hall, now caters to the over-six set, hosting weddings for […]

Take your wedding day look to new heights with higher-hemlined frocks

Take your wedding day look to new heights with higher-hemlined frocks that are a touch flirty, a bit playful, yet completely sophisticated Photography by Karen […]

Modern-meets-classic accoutrements for him

Let him show his edgy side with these modern-meets-classic accoutrements — a winning combination of formal and fun View the ‘Boyish Charm’ slideshow here.

Our favorite dresses of this season

A look at our favorite showstopping trends of the season View the ‘Best Dressed’ slideshow here.

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