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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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Natalie Guercio’s Mob Rules

Natalie Guercio lives in a funeral home. Carto, on South Broad Street. Her family has owned it forever, and until recently she was full-time there, […]

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Why Jonathan Chait Is Wrong About Political Correctness

Francis: Does it challenge “bedrock liberal ideals” — or white men with platforms?

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Who Isn’t Partnering With Philly.com to Cover Mayor’s Race?

Collaboration, not competition, guides coverage this campaign season.

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Live: Jim Kenney Launches His Campaign

Philadelphia’s new Twitter-happy, pot-decriminalizing, LGBT-advocating, last-minute mayoral contender.

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Is Camden Really America’s Most Dangerous City?

Maybe not. Here’s why.

Inside Take: How to Build a Bridge to Philadelphia’s Energy Future

What’s the right role for natural gas?


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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Wolf To State Agencies: Adopt a Gift Ban!

In the wake of abandoned sting, the Democrat is making gift bans a priority.

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Coalition Launches “Don’t Comcast the Internet”

Campaign claims merger would hurt competition, innovation.

Our Chat With The Whale‘s Scott Greer

On wearing a fat suit to play a 600-pound gay man

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Caesars Atlantic City Fined for Losing Two Slot Machines

They’re still missing.

John Legend Pulls Out of Pre-Grammy Party

At hotel named by anti-gay Sultan of Brunei.

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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.


WATCH: Opera Singer Joyce DiDonato Sing at Stonewall

In memory of a gay man who list his life in an apparent hate crime.

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Report: Fracking Activists Targeted by Police, Industry

Officials say they’re protecting infrastructure; activists say they’re being hassled.

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The Brief: A Mayor’s Race Up In Smoke

Will pot be a major issue in the election?

Brace Yourselves: Traffic Circles Are Making a Comeback

Forty new ones are planned throughout Pennsylvania, and Philly’s transport office wants to know where you want yours.

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