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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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Mark Zuckerberg Went to Pat’s Steaks

His order? Six Whiz wits.

Jeffrey Lurie’s Long, Strange Trip

After more than two decades, the Eagles owner is still searching.

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Best Thing: A Major GPS Failure

Hingston: How major? This tractor trailer ended up on the boardwalk.

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Everybody Freak Out: Wawa Delivery Has Come to Philly

Hoagies aren’t the only item on the menu…

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Report: 3-Year-Old Shoots Uncle Near LOVE Park

The incident occurred shortly before noon on Friday.

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Kevin Hart’s “Lion King” Baby Shower Cost How Much?

After scandal rocked his family, you won’t believe what the Philly comedian is spending to get out of the doghouse.


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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Prepare for Road Closures in Philly This Weekend

You might want to plan ahead if you’re driving.

LGBTQ&A: Stephanie Haynes

We chat with the executive director of Philly Family Pride.

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Report: Graham-Cassidy Repeal Bill Would Cost Pa. $11 Billion

That’s a 20 percent decrease in federal funding.

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Reminder: The Broad Street Line Is Free on Sunday

For the fifth season in a row, SEPTA is offering service along the subway line at no cost for the Eagles home opener.

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Lawsuit: SCORES Strip Club Jeopardizes A.C. Casino Development

The plaintiff wants to open a Hard Rock; the strip club says “not without us.”

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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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PMN Gets $1M to Fund Investigative Journalism, Diversity

The grants are among other awards from the Lenfest Institute.

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PATCO’s Philly Ghost Station Just Got Closer to Reopening

The Delaware River Port Authority approved a contract empowering a local engineering firm to redesign the long-abandoned Franklin Square station.

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Eagles Fans, Rejoice: The Linc Isn’t Ditching Crabfries Any Time Soon

The Birds and Chickie’s & Pete’s have agreed to a new partnership deal that will keep hungry fans satisfied for years to come.

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Philly Police Seek ATM Skimmer Fraud Suspects

They allegedly installed skimming devices at multiple ATMs.

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