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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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John Bolaris Banned From Dear Daphni

The ban comes after an alleged incident on Wednesday night.

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Philly Today: Catholic School Teacher Charged In Child Pornography Case

Plus, who would steal a kitten?!

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Philly Today: Open-Carry Ban in Philadelphia Unconstitutional, Court Rules

Plus, Gordon Ramsay invades a popular Delco restaurant on Fox tonight.

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Philly Today: NASCAR Wants to Race at Franklin Field

Plus, it turns out we’re not the only ones who dislike Center City Sips.

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Artists Refuse to Play World Cafe Live Amid Meltdown

Meanwhile, the CEO complains about the “former regime” and fake news.

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Philly Today: Feds Say This Man Threatened to Destroy Philly’s Jewish Museum

He reportedly gave tours there. Plus, one local university offering a Kendrick Lamar class. Don’t tell Drake.


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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Josh Shapiro’s Next Big Step

With the national spotlight and presidential rumors trained on him, is he gearing up to move from Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania Avenue?

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Philly Today: Terror Plot Foiled on the Main Line?

The disturbing discoveries inside one Malvern home.

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Philly Today: Local Journalist Charged in Child Pornography Case

And it’s not the first time he’s been charged with crimes against kids.

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Only One Major Arrest During Philly “No Kings” Protest

By all accounts, the “No Kings” protest in Philadelphia was generally peaceful.

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Scenes From Saturday’s “No Kings” Protest in Philadelphia

Tens of thousands of protestors — and references to Gritty, Rocky, and Steven Singer — gathered on the Parkway, joining a day of nationwide anti-Trump rallies.

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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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Inside the Utter Mayhem at World Cafe Live

It’s fair to say that the Philadelphia music venue is having some major issues, with a second staff walkout on Thursday night and threats of prosecution.

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Philly Today: Don’t Let Your Instagram Post Get You Convicted of Armed Carjacking

Criminal 101. Plus, Trump reportedly plans to target Philadelphia with major ICE operations.

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Philly Today: Inquirer Reporter Captures Cop’s Knee on Protester’s Neck

Plus, how many cops does it take to get one protester on the ground? A lot.

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Philly Today: Main Line Artist Makes a Rather Unique Plea for Arts Funding

Plus, who the hell has Heart’s mandolin? Yes, as in the rock band.

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