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Philly Mag’s Favorite Long Reads of 2025

Beef bandits, billboard wars, an epic high school prom, and profiles of the biggest names in Philly — it’s our roundup of our favorite stories of 2025.


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How Philly Fell for Krampus — and a Darker Kind of Christmas

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Youth Sports in Philadelphia Are Uneven — and the Gaps Are Growing

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The Editors’ Cut: What We’re Reading, Watching, Doing, and Liking This Week

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This Map Highlights What SEPTA Riders Really Care About

Where the bus goes matters less than how often it runs. One rider has turned that insight into a very useful map.

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Insider: Dwight Evans Is the Frontrunner in the Congressional Race

No, seriously.

Lin-Manuel Miranda to Speak at Penn Commencement

He’s the man behind the Broadway hit “Hamilton.”

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All the Snow?

The Scoop: After a dry winter, coming storm could produce messy disruptions.

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UPDATE: Shelter Shooting Suspect Has Turned Himself In

He’ll face charges of murder and attempted murder.

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Christie: Obama Lax on Weed Because He Used to Smoke Pot

The N.J. governor continues his war of words on weed.


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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Instagram Suspends Philly Makeup Artist’s Page After Trump Incident

Her aunt was the Muslim woman at the Trump rally in S.C.

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Publisher Pulls Children’s Book Featuring Washington’s Slave in Philly

Critics say it failed to portray the institution of slavery accurately.

Martin Luther King at Barratt Elementary School
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WATCH: MLK Speaks at Philadelphia School in 1967

He spoke at Barratt before appearing at a Spectrum show.

Op-Ed: 17 Ways Kenney Can Help Fix the Justice System

Dietrich: These policies would give people with criminal records a second chance — and save taxpayers money to boot.

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Ardmore Collector Has Previously Unseen Earhart Letter

Aviator encourages a 13-year-old girl to go after a career in flying.

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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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13 Black Philadelphians Who Were Trailblazers

Locals who paved the way in education, business, politics and more.

Cruz Seeks State Audit of School District

Philly Democrat says district needs accountability for its spending.

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Don’t Panic, But It Could Snow a Lot This Weekend

But it’s still too early for a snowfall total forecast.

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Philly Honors MLK Day

The Scoop: As many as 140,000 volunteers expected for day of service

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