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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.
Philly Today: The City’s Trash Problem Just Literally Made Me Puke
Plus, why are we putting a garbage drop-off site right next to a playground?
So Just How Hot Was It at Live Aid in Philadelphia?
“Boiling hot,” the lead singer of Judas Priest tells us.
Philly Today: No, You Can’t Fire Mayor Parker Amid the Stenchful Strike
You can thank Frank Rizzo.
It’s Officially Live Aid Week In Philadelphia
A weeklong celebration and exploration of the greatest show on Earth.
How On Earth Did Live Aid Even Wind Up in Philadelphia?
And how the Eagles could have prevented it from happening.
How Philly Took Over Your TV
From Long Bright River to Deli Boys to Dope Thief, Philadelphia now finds itself squarely at the center of the prestige TV world.
Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope
A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.
Philly Today: The Trashing Continues
All of those Fourth of July meat wrappers could get very, very gross.
Philly Today: Penn Caves to Trump Administration on Transgender Athletes
Plus, beware stinging Asian needle ants.
Let This Philly Realtor Show You How Not to Behave at the Airport
He tried to evade security and somehow thought a $50 bill would solve the problem.
Make America Kind Again
Quiet acts of kindness suggest a growing civility, one small moment at a time.
Beloved Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo became first-time parents — and gave their species a ray of hope.
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.
Philly’s Great and Not-So-Great Fourth of July Concerts
From Elton John to the Nicki Minaj travesty to those “Who Let the Dogs Out?” guys.
Philly Today: The PPA Gives Us Another Reason to Despise Them
Plus, what to do with your trash during the big strike.
Philly Today: Pennsylvania Kids May Soon Be Forced to Learn Cursive
Plus, is Three Mile Island reopening early a good thing?
