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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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Philadelphia Drag Queen Now Delivering Anti-Trump Telegrams – And Wawa

Dressed as a Handmaid, no less. Plus, Shapiro on Meet the Press.

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Can Mussels Save Philadelphia’s Waterways?

Inside a first-of-its-kind Philadelphia Water Department project that could transform the city’s rivers and streams forever

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Philly Today: Lawyer’s Teen Son Convicted in Terrorism Case

Plus, the new Mike Jerrick late-night show is joyfully bad.

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Young Conservative Philly Activist Objects to Krasner Calling MAGA Fascist

“Fascists are going to be fascists. What can I say?” the DA said at a town hall last night.

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Philly Today: South Philadelphia Restaurant Cancels Drag Show Due to Politics

Plus, local Democratic official in trouble over Charlie Kirk comments.

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Philly Today: Longtime Politician Anthony Hardy Williams Condemns Charlie Kirk

He serves portions of Philadelphia and Delco in the Pennsylvania Senate.


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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Kathy Romano Lands Her Own B101 Morning Show After Preston & Steve Ouster

She’s filling the same time slot as her former colleagues at WMMR.

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The High Cost of Underfunding Philly’s Parks

The future of the city depends on fixing our parks.

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Philly Today: Shapiro Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Charlie Kirk

He said the directive was “a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk.”

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Philly Today: Dozens of Broad Street Speed Cameras Go Live on Monday

Plus, why Larry Krasner downgraded charges against a Center City shooter.

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Philly Today: Are Philly Police Hiding Hundreds of Murdered Bodies Somewhere?

That’s what some conspiracy theorists seem to believe. Plus, Delco Pooper weighs in on “Phillies Karen” situation.

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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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Philly Today: Feds Charge Local Chef With Voting Twice in Last Presidential Election

Plus, SEPTA returning to “normal.”

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Mare of Eastown Creator Brad Ingelsby Talks His New HBO Show, Task.

The Delco-shot series from the Main Line dad premieres this weekend.

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50 Years of Fresh Air: An Oral History

Fifty years later, Terry Gross, her colleagues, and her competitors look back on how one show became a cultural touchstone.

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“Well, Just Grab It!” The Carol Saline I Remember

A Philly Mag veteran looks back at the irrepressible mentor — and later best-selling author — who taught her never to take no for an answer.

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