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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.
All 17 of Philadelphia’s City Council members have indicated they will seek reelection in 2027.
If they follow through, that election would mark the first time all members simultaneously asked voters for new four-year terms since 1951.
If they follow through, that election would mark the first time all members simultaneously asked voters for new four-year terms since 1951.
All 17 City Council members may be running for reelection. That would be the first time in at least 75 years.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:15 AM
All 17 of Philadelphia’s City Council members have indicated they will seek reelection in 2027.
If they follow through, that election would mark the first time all members simultaneously asked voters for new four-year terms since 1951.
If they follow through, that election would mark the first time all members simultaneously asked voters for new four-year terms since 1951.
"O Little Town of Bethlehem" was composed for the Christmas season in 1868.
A Philly priest’s soon-to-be-famous Christmas song was played on this week in Philly history
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December 26, 2025 at 4:09 AM
"O Little Town of Bethlehem" was composed for the Christmas season in 1868.
Two workers who make Pennsylvania’s minimum wage would each have to work 96 hours per week to afford the area’s median asking rent.
Good luck affording an apartment in Philly if you earn minimum wage
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December 26, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Two workers who make Pennsylvania’s minimum wage would each have to work 96 hours per week to afford the area’s median asking rent.
Daily Horoscopes.
Horoscopes: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
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December 26, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Daily Horoscopes.
Transport Workers United 234 voted to approve a two-year contract that will:
💸 Deliver a 3.5% pay raise
💰 Bolster the union’s pension funds
🏥 Expand health benefits for new employees
💸 Deliver a 3.5% pay raise
💰 Bolster the union’s pension funds
🏥 Expand health benefits for new employees
SEPTA’s biggest union ratifies new two-year contract
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December 26, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Transport Workers United 234 voted to approve a two-year contract that will:
💸 Deliver a 3.5% pay raise
💰 Bolster the union’s pension funds
🏥 Expand health benefits for new employees
💸 Deliver a 3.5% pay raise
💰 Bolster the union’s pension funds
🏥 Expand health benefits for new employees
Philadelphia has lagged in biotech R&D jobs despite Penn scientists playing a leading role in developing major areas of medical innovation.
Industry experts explain why that is and how they are working to close the gap.
Industry experts explain why that is and how they are working to close the gap.
Why Philadelphia loses promising biotech firms to Boston, San Francisco, and San Diego
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December 26, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Philadelphia has lagged in biotech R&D jobs despite Penn scientists playing a leading role in developing major areas of medical innovation.
Industry experts explain why that is and how they are working to close the gap.
Industry experts explain why that is and how they are working to close the gap.
The well of Gilbertsville Elementary School near Boyertown Landfill has tested positive for human-made polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Montco school in shadow of toxic landfill finds PFAS in its water
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December 26, 2025 at 3:42 AM
The well of Gilbertsville Elementary School near Boyertown Landfill has tested positive for human-made polyfluoroalkyl substances.
This year, renters were burdened by housing costs, pessimistic about the economy, and less likely to say homeownership is part of the American dream, according to a new survey.
Many renters say they’ll never buy a home, according to a national survey
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December 26, 2025 at 3:36 AM
This year, renters were burdened by housing costs, pessimistic about the economy, and less likely to say homeownership is part of the American dream, according to a new survey.
Addiction has a way of making you disappear. More than 15 years into recovery, I can now sit at a Christmas table fully present.
Behind the holiday lights: My Christmases in the grip of addiction | Opinion
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December 26, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Addiction has a way of making you disappear. More than 15 years into recovery, I can now sit at a Christmas table fully present.