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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.
In “Assault on Privacy,” Philly Police Routinely Reveal Mental Health Status of Missing City Residents
Police say it’s vital information for the public to know. Medical ethics experts say otherwise.
David L. Cohen Confirms He’s Cutting the Comcast Cord
Well, sort of. The longtime exec will soon begin the process of stepping away from the company, but he’ll remain an adviser to CEO Brian Roberts.
Tickets for the Eagles-Giants Game in Philly on Monday Are Downright Cheap
Sure, the team hasn’t been looking great, but we’re still in the running for the playoffs. Technically.
Facing Charges, State Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell Says She Will Resign
“I intend to accept responsibility for any wrongdoings that I have done before I took office,” says the longtime community advocate, who served for less than a year.
Chesco DA Announces More Charges in Mariner East Investigation
This time, the charges involve an employee of Energy Transfer, the company that owns the cross-state pipeline project.
The Free Library’s New “Experience Pass” Gets You Into Some Incredible Places for Free
The best item on the list? Tickets to the Mayor’s Box at the Wells Fargo Center.
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.
There are strong signs of growth in West Philly, but to truly thrive in the future, the UCD will have to manage a problem facing cities nationwide: the rising cost of housing.
Here Are All the Philly Write-In Votes From the November Election
We had fun sifting through thousands of write-in votes (the most ever in Philly history!) to see who you voted for. But Ivanka for judge — really?
Fishtown: An Oral History (So Far)
Twenty-six people who made Fishtown what it is talk about how it got there — and what comes next.
Hey, How About We Just Let Christmas Cards Die?
It’s getting harder and harder to find comfort and joy these days.
Best Thing This Week: Going Home
Turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie … and those people you can’t live with, can’t live without.
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.
How the City Could Influence the Future of the PES Refinery Site
We caught up with the founding director of Penn’s Kleinman Center for Energy Policy to discuss how city officials could have a say in what’s next for the contentious Southwest Philly site.
Hundreds of SEPTA Buses Have Free WiFi … When You Can Get It to Work
SEPTA says it hasn’t had any complaints, but our tests yielded lackluster results.
Turkey Day Q&A: Philly Thanksgiving Day Parade Co-Host Rick Williams
Yes, he winds up snoring during the football game after two helpings just like the rest of us.
The Trailer for Jason Segel’s Philly-Shot Show Is Here
There’s Jason Segel in Rittenhouse Square, Andre 3000 at the Continental and Sally Field at the Free Library. What other Philly locales can you help us identify?
