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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.


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

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Owner of Building in Market Street Collapse Dies

Richard Basciano was 91 years old.

News

Fire at Feibush-Owned Property Ruled Arson

Flames destroyed four houses in Point Breeze.

Opinion

Diversity Isn’t “Being in the Room”

Owens: It’s whites giving up their seats.

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Report: PPD Stop-And-Frisk Policies Slowly Improving

But the department still has a ways to go, lawyers found.

The “Air Sex” Tour Is Coming to Philly

Stay away from Kung Fu Necktie on Sunday … far away.

20 Years Ago Today: Iverson Named NBA Rookie of the Year

The Answer became the first Sixer to win the award on May 2, 1997.


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.


News

Alec Baldwin to Headline a Norcross-Hosted Fundraiser

It should bring in a pretty penny: tickets cost $2,500 each.

News

Report: “Anarchists” Vandalize Property in South Kensington

The vandals left a clear anti-gentrification message.

News

Sources: Johnny Doc-Tied Super PAC Jumps Into the Philly D.A.’s Race

Building a Better Pennsylvania is back.

The Moment of the NFL Draft: Eagles Fans vs. Drew Pearson

The NFL wanted its draft in Philadelphia – and Eagles fans sure didn’t disappoint.

Judge Forces Merlino to Skip Wedding Reception

He had to ditch to avoid contact with his co-defendant.

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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

Jay Z, J. Cole to Headline Made in America

The full lineup was announced this afternoon.

GALAEI Announces 2017 DARLA Awardees

The event celebrates LGBTQ community leaders.

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NA Poe Is Back on the Street

But no more pot parties for him, says a judge.

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The Latest Endorsements in the Philly DA Race

Two candidates have secured new supporters.

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