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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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10 Charts That Show Philly’s Outlook Remains Precarious

Because optimism is best when it’s open-eyed.

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Police: Irate Passenger Pulled Knife on SEPTA Bus Driver

He was, of course, caught on video.

Sherrie Cohen Calls for Boycott of City-Sponsored Travel to Indiana

After the state’s archaic new anti-LGBT law.

The Futuristic New SEPTA Trolleys Will Look Like …

Nobody knows. Yet. But here are some of the new models cropping up in cities around the globe.

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Philly Cop Drives On Three Flat Tires

He was arrested Saturday morning and charged with DUI, assault and more.

Negadelphia Is No More — Can the Mayoral Candidates Adapt?

Pew poll finds an optimistic city. Plus, Nutter’s vindication and City Council’s PGW political savvy.


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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The Senselessness of the Sheridan and Germanwings Tragedies

Hingston: We can never truly know our fellow human beings.

Jamie Foxx Slammed for transphobic Bruce Jenner Jokes

In front of Jenner’s daughter Kylie.

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Here’s Video of Seth Williams Dancing

And showing off his new, skinny body.

Democratic Party to Endorse Openly Gay Council Candidate for the First Time Ever

It looks like history will soon be made in the upcoming election for City Council. Our sister blog Citified writes that Philly’s Democratic party is […]

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The Brief: Democrats to Endorse Openly Gay Council Candidate for First Time Ever

But what is the city committee’s support really worth these days?

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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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Cooper CEO Was “Distraught” Over Critical Report

But family says John Sheridan wouldn’t have been provoked to murder-suicide by work woes.

Trial Starts Today for Accused Cops

Defense will attack credibility of witnesses in the case.

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New Joe’s Wouldn’t Be Possible With Racist Old Name

Mathis: Two years after moving on from “Chink’s,” Joe Groh is moving up.

Inside Philadelphia’s New Convenience Economy

You can get anything you want delivered, cheap. But what’s the real cost?

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