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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

Latest Stories

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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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.


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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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?

The Ultimate Guide to Philly Delivery

How to get virtually anything you want brought right to your door, about five minutes ago.

Which Online Grocery Services Are the Best?

We tried ’em all and ranked them for you.

The Confessions of Philly’s Delivery Brigade

Drunk people, our city’s banana obsession, and the joy of delivering Taco Bell at 3 a.m.

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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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These Are the 20 Worst People on Philly Sidewalks

We ranked ’em: From spitters to sudden stoppers to the most menacing sidewalk occupier of all.

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How Trauma Overwhelms Philly Schoolkids

And the school district’s innovative new plan to help.

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

Starbucks said “Never mind.”

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Pro-Tony Williams Group Drops $500K Bomb on the Mayor’s Race

An independent organization is behind a new, pricey ad campaign.

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