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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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WATCH: Sanders Says DNC Could Get “Messy”

“Democracy is not always nice and quiet and gentle,” he told the AP.

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Only Phillies Player Who Can Hit Benched for Not Hustling

It’s OK, we guess.

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Amtrak Survivor Meets His “Guardian Angels”

Bob Hewett says he shares a “special bond” with the men who saved him.

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After Inviting Reporters to Outdated Jail, Kenney Kicks Them Out

The mayor said he felt uncomfortable with photographers tailing him.

Gay Men’s Chorus Faces Homophobia

Plus more national LGBTQ news.

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Hefner Drawn Into Cosby Allegations

The Playboy founder was deposed in a California suit as the comedian prepares to face criminal charges in Montco.


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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Police: Woman Shoots and Kills Ex-Husband

It happened less than an hour after cops left the home. She’s been charged with first-degree murder.

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City Takes West Philly Woman to Court Over Backyard Chickens, She Wins

Malaika Hart would not take no for an answer.

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Verizon, City Could Tussle Over Fios Franchise Agreement

Verizon could be fined millions if it violated its deal.

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How Did Wawa Become a Top Spot for Missed Connections?

This summer your best odds of finding romance may be no further than your neighborhood convenience store.

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Dear Eagles: Please Trade Sam Bradford Already

Missanelli: He’s a one-year place-holder and he knows it.

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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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Penn Grad Accused of Being “The Vegan Bernie Madoff”

She’s also implicated in ordering a pizza.

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Monday Morning Sixers Musings

Does Brett Brown’s connection to Ben Simmons’ family guarantee the Sixers will select him? Should the Sixers worry about fit?

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Uber, Lyft “Tax” Would Actually Be $4M PPA Windfall

And guarantee nothing to Philly Schools. At least that’s how the bill’s written now.

How Oblivious Elites Missed the Trump Revolution

The country is incredibly pissed off — and for good reason.

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