My 2025 in books and film.

My third AAJA convention has come and gone, and I had such a lovely time in Seattle. It’s always so wonderful to see new and familiar faces, to come together and discuss issues regarding our community and industry, to explore the tastes and sights of a new city.

See you in the Twin Cities in 2026!

The front page of the Chicago Sun-Times, featuring the pope waving under the words "DA POPE!" Subheadline says, "Chicagoan Robert Prevost, known to many on the South Side as 'Father Bob' and now to millions as Pope Leo XIV, becomes first American pontiff. The best coverage of Chicago's pope, pages 2-10."

Today's front page.

I got in! My first Broad Street Run! 🎉

🏆 Presenting the front page of tomorrow's Inquirer, memorializing the Eagles' second Super Bowl win.

The Eagles have won Super Bowl LIX, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22! This marks the Birds' second time claiming the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

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새해 복 많이 받으세요! 🐍 #YearOfTheSnake

Super Bowl bound ✅

Live briefing: Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, including release of Israeli hostages, senior U.S. official says The first phase of the agreement brokered by the United States, Qatar and Egypt will halt, for now, a 15-month war that changed the Middle East.

Breaking news: Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal, in a major breakthrough including the release of Israeli hostages, a senior U.S. official said Wednesday, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive negotiations.

My 2024 wrapped: books and movies edition

Sixers to remain in South Philly, abandoning plans to build a Center City arena, officials say “I’m so livid right now I don’t even know what to do,” said Jimmy Harrity, an at-large member of City Council who supported the team’s move to East Market Street.

#BREAKING Sixers to remain in South Philly, abandoning plans to build a Center City arena, officials say

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#BREAKING Philadelphia City Council has approved the primary bill needed to authorize the 76ers' arena proposal in a 12-5 vote on Thursday.

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Live updates: South Korea president declares martial law to overcome opposition party South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol blamed the opposition party for “unprecedented” impeachment attempts of various government officials.

The South Korean National Assembly has voted to block President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration with a majority vote, with 190 lawmakers in the 300-seat assembly in favor. By law, Yoon must comply.

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I can’t believe they actually fired him 🤯

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🥊 ROCKY RUN - 5K

Having not run in over 2 months, I managed to do much better than I thought I would! Wasn’t really going for a good time, just wanted to have a good time with friends.

Unofficial time: 35:55
Official chip time: 36:03

As a former multiplatform editing intern, the DJNF helped me get to where I am today. I highly recommend checking it out!

The Phillies made my first year as a serious baseball fan unforgettable | Opinion After a week of reflection since the Phillies’ playoff run came to a heartbreaking end, I’m just now starting to process everything I experienced during my first season as a serious baseball fan.

In my first (!!!) op-ed, I wrote about my experience becoming a Phillies fan this season ⚾️

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Hello! Guess I’m here now.