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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

Longform

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

Latest Stories

Hard Fouls and Airballs: Inside My Doomed Tryout for the Delaware 87ers

But former Sixer Elton Brand was impressed by my “gritty playing style.”

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Pa. State Rep: I’ll Run Over Protesters Who Block Traffic

Republican legislator Aaron Bernstine is taking flak for his controversial tweets.

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Man Escapes Hurricane Irma, Winds Up at Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar

He finds comfort in an unexpected place.

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Kevin Hart on Extortion Scandal: “I Made a Bad Error”

The comedian apologized to his wife and kids.

How Jack Posobiec Became the King of Fake News

The Trump troll the Internet loves to hate is a 32-year-old kid from Norristown.

Broad Street Median Parking and the Philly Soul

If we can’t park in the middle of Broad Street, can we call ourselves Philadelphians?


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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Best Thing: John Gonzalez Made Mike Missanelli Look Ridiculous

Hingston: Not that that’s especially hard.

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Eagles Announce New Charitable Event for Autism Research

The proceeds raised by the Eagles Autism Challenge will go directly to three local “eds and meds” institutions for innovative autism studies and programs.

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In Philly, Independents Now Outnumber Republicans

“To the best of our knowledge … this is the first time this has occurred.”

Opinion

RESPONSE: Wawa Is Working to Balance Everyone’s Needs

Wawa’s CEO calls for a collective effort to find productive solutions to homelessness.

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[UPDATE] Jose Now Predicted to Bypass Jersey Shore

The storm could become a category 1 hurricane next week.

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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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Villanova Alum Sells Off The Pavilion, One Board at a Time

A Main Line attorney is turning wood from the Wildcats court and bleachers into priceless mementoes of the venerable arena as it undergoes renovations.

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Temple Police Investigating Bananas Found Near Dorms

Several black freshmen found the fruit outside their room this week.

Sex-Positive Club Owner: “We’re Not Backing Down”

Philly Music Hall owner Deborah Rose Hinchey vows to fight for its permit.

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Fundraiser for Slain Spring Garden Father Reaches $250K

Gerard Grandzol, 38, was fatally shot in an alleged carjacking.

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