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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.
The New Flyers Rage Room Is An Outrageously Bad Idea
It’s a place where you can pay to break stuff during the game. Apparently, the Flyers anticipate providing plenty of reasons to make fans angry this season.
The Way You Pay for Parking in Philly Is About to Change
Say goodbye to dashboard receipts and hello to memorizing your license plate number.
Progressives, Your Support for Safe Injection Sites Is “White Lives Matter” by Another Name
Backing efforts to end America’s opioid epidemic is noble, but you need to think through why people of color who have endured similar atrocities aren’t automatically standing with you.
First Look: River Twice Opens in East Passyunk
A modern American BYO from a James Beard-nominated chef with ties to the city lands in South Philly.
Penn Study Finds People Who Send Longer Tweets Are Less Mean
Penn researcher Yphtach Lelkes wanted to quantify how uncivil social media actually is, and Twitter’s doubling of its 140-character limit two years ago offered a natural experiment.
Fines for Overdue Library Books Could Become a Thing of the Past in Philly
And outstanding fines might be forgiven, too. Here’s why.
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.
The New York Times Just Assigned an Advance Obituary of Bernie Sanders, Says Staffer
It’s a standard practice for obituaries of famous people, but the timing is … interesting. Also recently assigned: Nancy Pelosi.
Murdered Cop’s Widow Outraged Over “Racist” Tweet by Philly DA Spokesperson Jane Roh
“She should lose her job,” says Maureen Faulkner, the widow of Daniel Faulkner, who was killed by Mumia Abu-Jamal in 1981.
Now’s Your Last Chance to Register to Vote Before the November Election
You have until midnight tonight. Here’s everything you need to know.
A Penn Genetics Professor Wants to Change How We Think About Race
For most of us, the association of skin color with race is automatic. Sarah Tishkoff’s research shows it’s nothing of the sort.
The Best Thing That Happened This Week: Our Very Own Ghost Ship
Hurry and catch the apparition before it (shiver … ) disappears!
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.
Don’t Get Spooked by This South Philly Halloween Decor
Point Breeze resident Joeanne Broaddus on her very realistic Halloween decoration.
“The Rock” Wished This Fishtown Grandma a Happy 100th Birthday
“I believe you’re in Philadelphia. I love Philadelphia. I’m sending you so much love.”
You Can Now Track All Fatal Traffic Crashes in Philly
The PPD launched a new database last week.
A Main Line Developer Is Making a Movie About an Upper Darby Bar
Filming wraps up next week for the indie feature.
