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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

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Harrisburg Apparently Wants to Kill Philly’s Hotel Industry

State legislators are considering a steep hotel tax increase.

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Philly’s Worst Outdoor Seating Scofflaws

Franklin Fountain, Smokin’ Betty’s, and Fadó were among those called out for “apparent violations.”

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South Jersey Woman Arrested in Frying-Pan Killing

The attack went down in a convenience store in Camden County.

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Obama Crashes Women’s Conference With Anniversary Video

The video was broadcast during Michelle’s Q&A.

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Analysts: Philly’s Among Top 10 Amazon Contenders

Anderson Economic Group has ranked 35 cities.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Philly Trans March 2017.


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.


Philadelphia FIGHT Abruptly Shut Down Y-HEP Drop-In Center

The center closed without notice more than a month ago.

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VIDEO: Joel Embiid Spotted on Late-Night Rocky Run

A Lyft driver caught the Sixers center jogging through Fitler Square.

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30th Street Station Project Postponed Because… Amazon

The city’s eyeing nearby land for its pitch to the online retail giant.

Opinion

OPINION: It’s Time for Responsible Gun Owners to Step Up

Ruben: Stop using NRA talking points to shut down the discussion on guns.

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Police Arrest Man in Shooting of a 6-Year-Old

Abdul Holmes now faces attempted murder and weapons charges.

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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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Here Are Details on Philly’s Vigil for Las Vegas

The event will take place on Tuesday evening.

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Get Excited: Michelle Obama Is Speaking In Philly Today

It’ll be one of her first public talks since leaving the White House.

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This Elementary School Is Going on Day 5 of No Water

Glenwood Elementary officials noticed a “slight rust color” to the water last week.

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Carson Wentz’s Response to Vegas: “The World Needs Jesus”

The Eagles’ QB got roasted on Twitter for his remarks.

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