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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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Embattled State Police Nominee Gets Racist Letter

“No [racial epithet] lover will wear my uniform” says letter to Marcus Brown.

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The Brief: Philly’s GOP Representation in Harrisburg Doubled Overnight

Republican Martina White wins the special election to replace Brendan Boyle in the state House.

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Four Big Pa. Universities Could Freeze Tuition

If state legislators pass Gov. Wolf’s proposed funding bump for higher education.

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Why Frat Scandals Matter

Mathis: Today’s frat bros are — shudder — tomorrow’s leaders. We need to demand accountability now.

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Renderings: City Hall Station Renovations

The heavy lifting won’t start until after the Democrats leave next summer. SEPTA promises it will be worth the wait.

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Council Candidates Line Up for a Share of Dark Money

27 candidates, and a bevy of incumbents, seek support of Philadelphia 3.0


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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Mo’ne Davis Just Wrote the Book on Twitter Trolls

Weymouth: Delicate Flowers of the Internet, it’s time to put on the Big Girl Pants.

Why Do Gay Men Jump Into Relationships?

We chatted with a local psychotherapist.

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Goode: “Mega-Nonprofits” Should Do More

He’s calling on City Hall to generate “payments in lieu of taxes” to help Philly schools.

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WATCH: Eaglet Hatches on Eagle Cam

Finally!

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Blatstein’s A.C. Pier Shops Plan Appears to Be Back On

A spokesman confirms an April 1st press event.

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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.


Margaret Cho to Play Atlantic City’s Borgata

The openly bisexual Cho will play AC in July.

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Woman Says She Was Raped By UberX Driver In Philly

Uber says it was unaware until we told them; the driver’s account has now been suspended.

OUT at Theaters: Insurgent

Take everything with a 22 year old grain of salt

Tony Williams Is First Candidate on TV

His new ad touts his family’s history. It’s a classic candidate introduction spot.

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