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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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The Blizzard Starts Tonight

Morning Headlines: The latest on the storm to come, Fattah’s deepening woes, and the Eagles continue to rebuild.

Forecast map - Philadelphia snowfall - National Weather Service
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Here’s What You Need to Know About the Snowstorm

The latest updates from city and state officials.

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How Braking Trains Will Generate Electricity

And save SEPTA millions.

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In Doug We Trust?

Missanelli: Pederson’s introductory presser didn’t fill me with confidence.

Memorial Hall dome before and after
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140-Year-Old Leak in Memorial Hall Dome Finally Fixed

The leak sprung not long after it opened in 1876.

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5 SEPTA Projects Making Progress This Year

A shiny new City Hall concourse! Better real-time smartphone tracking! SEPTA Key — finally?


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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Lawmakers Fight for Muslim Holidays to Be Recognized in Philly

Councilman Jones says young Muslims need “to know that they’re welcome.”

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It’s Cold. Make Sure Your Pets Are Warm.

Otherwise, you’re breaking the law.

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Philly Is Officially Under Blizzard Watch

Gov. Tom Wolf declares a state of emergency ahead of expected storm.

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New Hope Pair Tried to Pass Off Woman as Deceased Relative

It’s a scam right out of Showtime’s Shameless.

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Fix It: The Old, Forgotten Barricades Littering Philly Streets

Police don’t always remove them. So they stick around for weeks — even months — on end.

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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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Wharton Says America’s the (Fourth) Best Country in the World

Biz school joins U.S. News to rank countries. The U.S. isn’t quite on top.

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Sixers Defeat Magic 96-87

Behind 20 points from rookie center Jahlil Okafor, the Sixers defeated the Orlando Magic 96-87 to pick up their 6th win of the season.

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Region Hunkers Down for Snow

The Scoop: Airport, SEPTA, streets department all making preparations.

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Reports: Anonymous Tipster Warns of Another ISIS-Inspired Police Threat

Tipster said a person wanted to shoot police officers in Philly, NYC.

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