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Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year.


Philadelphia psychologist Sandra Shachar, who was cited and threatened with arrest by feds for vandalism at the President's House (photo courtesy Sandra Shachar)
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Meet the Philly Woman Cited for “Vandalizing” Independence Mall

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Are You Philly’s Best Parallel Parker? Now’s Your Chance to Prove It

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AI Bots Stole My Music

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The Low-Down Dirty Estrogen Blues

Is the medical industry suffering from mood swings?

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New Blood for City Council

Reasons to appreciate DROP

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Can Beggars Be Choosers?

Feeding the city’s panhandlers

Morning Scoop: Phils vs. Eagles

Who’s more popular?

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Live Long and Nitpick

Why I’ll still be around long after you’re gone

A Rainbow Kinda Passover

Life lessons from a 93-year-old Grandma


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.


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Is Facebook Homophobic?

Gay kiss photo causes uproar

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Philly’s Hottest Trainers

Pump iron with these guys

Tom Knox Has Our Backs

He’ll run if Milton Street wins the primary

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Want To Serve Bolaris Drinks?

Then we have the job for YOU!

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Introducing Mr. Gay Philly…

A pint-sized gymnast had all the right moves

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.


Phanatic Is America’s Favorite Mascot

But his pitching needs work

Philly Perfect for Gadhafi?

So says one mayoral candidate

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Rant of the Day

Dude, where’s my wheelchair?

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The Orchestra Needs Some Disney

It’s the only way they can survive

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