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Philadelphia will ring in 2026 with two New Year’s Eve fireworks shows along the Delaware River. Here’s where to watch for free and which ticketed events offer the best views.
Where to watch Philly’s New Year’s Eve fireworks along the Delaware River, from free spots to ticketed parties
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December 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Philadelphia will ring in 2026 with two New Year’s Eve fireworks shows along the Delaware River. Here’s where to watch for free and which ticketed events offer the best views.
Rite Aid and Iron Hill Brewery were among the companies that closed for good this year. Some beloved small businesses also shuttered.
A look back at Philly-area businesses that didn’t survive 2025
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December 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Rite Aid and Iron Hill Brewery were among the companies that closed for good this year. Some beloved small businesses also shuttered.
The West Coast company is the first tenant at Philadelphia's Bellwether District, a former oil refinery site.
Why a California company decided to manufacture 3 billion canned beverages a year in Philadelphia
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December 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The West Coast company is the first tenant at Philadelphia's Bellwether District, a former oil refinery site.
As the new Nittany Lions coach continues to build his staff, we examine their resumés. Also, not one, but a gift of two games we're suggesting as the must-watch games of the weekend
Matt Campbell is flipping commits and building out his staff at Penn State. Is bringing in D’Anton Lynn as DC next?
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December 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
As the new Nittany Lions coach continues to build his staff, we examine their resumés. Also, not one, but a gift of two games we're suggesting as the must-watch games of the weekend
Whatever the rationale for trading Strahm, his departure re-opens a major question: Will Rob Thomson have enough depth at the back of his bullpen to avoid another season of Russian Roulette?
Matt Strahm, the seventh inning, and a risky Phillies trade | David Murphy
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December 26, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Whatever the rationale for trading Strahm, his departure re-opens a major question: Will Rob Thomson have enough depth at the back of his bullpen to avoid another season of Russian Roulette?
The 19-year-old power forward has dominated college hockey as a freshman at Michigan State, and has his sights set on winning an NCAA title and World Junior gold.
Top prospect Porter Martone ‘can’t wait’ to play for the Flyers. But first, he has a couple of championships to win
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December 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The 19-year-old power forward has dominated college hockey as a freshman at Michigan State, and has his sights set on winning an NCAA title and World Junior gold.
After six years of college football, Simon looks back on his journey fondly, despite spending most of it as a backup. This season, he finally got his opportunity, and hopes it won’t be his last.
Evan Simon became a true starting QB in his final year of college, and it’s a year he won’t forget.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
After six years of college football, Simon looks back on his journey fondly, despite spending most of it as a backup. This season, he finally got his opportunity, and hopes it won’t be his last.
Stopping the dangerous Josh Allen will be the task if the Eagles wish to run their winning streak to three games.
Eagles Week 17 film preview: What to look for against the Buffalo Bills
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December 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Stopping the dangerous Josh Allen will be the task if the Eagles wish to run their winning streak to three games.
From the Eagles' triumph in Super Bowl LIX to the victory parade to the Phillies' run to the NL East title to the Broad Street Run and much more, here are our best sports photos of the year.
The Big Picture: The Inquirer’s best sports photos of 2025
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December 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
From the Eagles' triumph in Super Bowl LIX to the victory parade to the Phillies' run to the NL East title to the Broad Street Run and much more, here are our best sports photos of the year.
LL Cool J, Snacktime, Low Cut Connie, Ben Arnold, and Kindred the Family Soul are all NYE options.
The Philly concerts that’ll get you through Christmas week and into the new year
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December 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
LL Cool J, Snacktime, Low Cut Connie, Ben Arnold, and Kindred the Family Soul are all NYE options.
The Eagles needed a veteran presence in the secondary, which is exactly what the former first-round CB Jackson has provided in 2025.
Adoree’ Jackson has had ups and downs as an Eagle. A positive approach has him playing his best when it matters most
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December 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The Eagles needed a veteran presence in the secondary, which is exactly what the former first-round CB Jackson has provided in 2025.
The stock market has been a tailwind to the economy, economist Mark Zandi writes. So if it bursts, that could trigger a recession.
Stock prices have grown rapidly. So is the market a bubble?
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December 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The stock market has been a tailwind to the economy, economist Mark Zandi writes. So if it bursts, that could trigger a recession.
Inquirer readers on gun safety and public transit stations that are in need of repair before the city welcomes World Cup and America 250 visitors in 2026.
Letters to the Editor | Dec. 26, 2025
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December 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Inquirer readers on gun safety and public transit stations that are in need of repair before the city welcomes World Cup and America 250 visitors in 2026.
“Dating is much more inconsistent than in the Old Order Mennonite community,” Susanna Nolt said.
She left the dating parlors and courting buggies of Lancaster behind. Now she’s learning to date from scratch.
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December 26, 2025 at 10:33 AM
“Dating is much more inconsistent than in the Old Order Mennonite community,” Susanna Nolt said.
Hours-long wait times. Fans lined up around the block. Patrons dressed to the nines.
This is how the TGI Fridays on City Avenue and longtime Sixers hangout transformed into one of Philadelphia’s hottest “clubs.”
This is how the TGI Fridays on City Avenue and longtime Sixers hangout transformed into one of Philadelphia’s hottest “clubs.”
TGI Fridays on City Avenue was a longtime Sixers hangout. Then Allen Iverson made it one of Philly’s hottest ‘clubs.’
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December 26, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Hours-long wait times. Fans lined up around the block. Patrons dressed to the nines.
This is how the TGI Fridays on City Avenue and longtime Sixers hangout transformed into one of Philadelphia’s hottest “clubs.”
This is how the TGI Fridays on City Avenue and longtime Sixers hangout transformed into one of Philadelphia’s hottest “clubs.”
A Philly school principal told The Inquirer they’re experiencing what they call “the season when we get charter kids.”
We dig into a practice that several administrators claim drives troubled students from charters to district institutions.
We dig into a practice that several administrators claim drives troubled students from charters to district institutions.
It’s an open secret that some charter schools push out kids with behavioral problems, Philly principals say
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December 26, 2025 at 7:05 AM
A Philly school principal told The Inquirer they’re experiencing what they call “the season when we get charter kids.”
We dig into a practice that several administrators claim drives troubled students from charters to district institutions.
We dig into a practice that several administrators claim drives troubled students from charters to district institutions.
Snow, likely no more than 1 or 2 inches, is expected to accumulate between 1 p.m. and midnight, and become mixed with sleet and freezing rain after 4 p.m.
Philly region is expected to get snow, sleet, and freezing rain on Friday and Saturday
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December 26, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Snow, likely no more than 1 or 2 inches, is expected to accumulate between 1 p.m. and midnight, and become mixed with sleet and freezing rain after 4 p.m.
📸 Presenting The Inquirer’s best photos of 2025. (1/6)
The Philadelphia Inquirer’s best photos of 2025
The Philadelphia Inquirer’s 2025 best photos, featuring images from staff photographers capturing Philly’s top moments, events, and life in our city and region throughout the year.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:02 AM
📸 Presenting The Inquirer’s best photos of 2025. (1/6)
🎄 Greg and Becky Wimmer believe their Christmas tree is the best lit tree in Pennsylvania.
The confidence, the couple said, comes from Greg spending almost all his life perfecting the art.
The confidence, the couple said, comes from Greg spending almost all his life perfecting the art.
Meet the couple who claim to have the best lit Christmas tree in all of Pennsylvania
The Wimmers of York ― Greg and Becky ― use 1700 lights to light their tree. It's a hereditary skill that has its origin in a historic hotel.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:50 AM
🎄 Greg and Becky Wimmer believe their Christmas tree is the best lit tree in Pennsylvania.
The confidence, the couple said, comes from Greg spending almost all his life perfecting the art.
The confidence, the couple said, comes from Greg spending almost all his life perfecting the art.
Confusion over federal hemp law, and the inability of lawmakers in Harrisburg to pass regulations in a state lacking a recreational cannabis program, has led to smoke shops popping up all over Pennsylvania.
But the emerging effort to police these shops has so far been inconsistent and haphazard.
But the emerging effort to police these shops has so far been inconsistent and haphazard.
From undercover stings to a marijuana museum: Inside the haphazard crackdown on Pennsylvania’s smoke shops
Confusion over federal hemp law, and the inability of lawmakers in Harrisburg to pass regulations has led to a smoke shop frenzy in Pa.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Confusion over federal hemp law, and the inability of lawmakers in Harrisburg to pass regulations in a state lacking a recreational cannabis program, has led to smoke shops popping up all over Pennsylvania.
But the emerging effort to police these shops has so far been inconsistent and haphazard.
But the emerging effort to police these shops has so far been inconsistent and haphazard.
Philadelphia might have mild weather this holiday week, with light rain showers and likely no snow on Christmas.
Traveling this holiday? Here’s the weather and travel forecast for the week.
Here is Philadelphia's weather and travel forecast for the holiday season, including the best times to travel and whether there will be snow on Christmas Day.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Philadelphia might have mild weather this holiday week, with light rain showers and likely no snow on Christmas.
You may have noticed more contemporary arches and rounded corners around the city. Architecture critic Inga Saffron says it’s because the arch is making a comeback.
Grids are out, brick is back, and Philadelphia architects have rediscovered the arch
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December 26, 2025 at 4:38 AM
You may have noticed more contemporary arches and rounded corners around the city. Architecture critic Inga Saffron says it’s because the arch is making a comeback.
About 8 million people are expected to fly through the end of the year, according to AAA. Our tracker shows how PHL is handling the surge and whether travelers are likely to encounter delays.
Are holiday delays mounting at PHL? We’re tracking the year-end travel surge.
About 8 million people are expected to fly through the end of the year, according to AAA. Our tracker shows how PHL is handling the surge and whether travelers are likely to encounter delays.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:32 AM
About 8 million people are expected to fly through the end of the year, according to AAA. Our tracker shows how PHL is handling the surge and whether travelers are likely to encounter delays.
The world-famous Italian sparkler has been shaken up in recent years by a regulatory change that allows for vintners to blend pinot noir into their prosecco bases.
A new wine style for a new year: Prosecco rosé is a thing now
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December 26, 2025 at 4:26 AM
The world-famous Italian sparkler has been shaken up in recent years by a regulatory change that allows for vintners to blend pinot noir into their prosecco bases.
The nation’s 250th birthday celebration is only just the beginning.
The Wall Street Journal says Philly is the best place to visit in 2026
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December 26, 2025 at 4:21 AM
The nation’s 250th birthday celebration is only just the beginning.