Philadelphia magazine long reads
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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.


News

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

Longform

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

Guides

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

Latest Stories

Toomey hearing
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Toomey Compares Patients With Preexisting Conditions to Burned-Out Houses

But the viral clip of that statement doesn’t tell the whole story.

News

This Philly Man Went to Trump’s Inauguration on Acid

Zach, 21, said he wasn’t going to the event sober.

Does President Trump Want to Put Tolls on I-95?

It’s the logical conclusion.

News

Everything You Need to Know for Trump’s Visit Tomorrow

Expect street closures, protests and some craziness.

Opinion

It’s Time to Rethink the Office of LGBT Affairs

Mayor Kenney should seize the opportunity presented by PCHR’s racism report.

Good Day bull
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Mike Jerrick on Kellyanne Conway: “She’s Good at Bullshit”

Another great live moment from local TV news.


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.


News

Trump Adds Philly Lawyer to White House Legal Team

James Schultz is a former Cozen O’Connor partner.

News

Visit Philly Stops Anti-Trump Group From Copying “With Love” Campaign

The tourism org owns the trademark.

Pot protest
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Should We Give the Stoners a Place to Smoke in Center City?

Why not?

News

Barnes to Build $5.8M Addition

More room for education and an expanded restaurant.

News

Meet the Temple Guy Giving Trump Tours in Atlantic City

Levi Fox says Trump’s legacy there isn’t all bad.

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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.


Peyton Manning
News

What Will Peyton Manning Tell the GOP in Philly This Week?

He’ll be at the Republican retreat.

Opinion

The 2017 Oscar Nominations Are Out, and It’s #GoodNightSoWhite

The Academy got it right this time around.

Delaware River Bridge
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What’s Happening With the Delaware River Bridge

The bridge will remain closed for at least two weeks.

News

Joel Embiid, Franchise Changer

Through strong play, immense potential, and engaging personality, Joel Embiid has changed the outlook of the Sixers’ franchise.

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