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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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Chester County Couple Allegedly Running Dogfighting Ring

Ever since he signed with the Eagles three years ago, Vick has steadfastly distanced himself from dogfighting: he’s become an activist, Humane Society spokesman, and […]

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Chris Christie Says He’s Not Too Fat for Presidency

Chris Christie, who if elected would be the nation’s largest president since Howard Taft (BMI 42.3), tells Barbara Walters he’s fit enough for the job. […]

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Pete Rose to Star in Reality Show

Pete Rose, all-time MLB hits leader, and erstwhile Phillies first-baseman, will star in a TLC reality show with his Playboy Playmate fiancee. Since Rose was […]

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What Menorahs and ‘Soul Train’ Have in Common

In the past two days, the people running the Guinness World Records have crowned not one, but two two greater-greater Philly-area record-breaking enthusiasts. Yesterday, word […]

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Temple Alumna Behind Gay Marriage Challenge

Five years ago, Edith Windsor married her longtime partner Thea Spyer in Toronto, after a 40-year engagement. When Spyer died in 2009, Windsor wasn’t treated […]

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Philly’s Love-Hate Tradition With the Mummers

The first words I read yesterday were “‘TWO STREET’ TRAGEDY’ Fire destroys Fralinger String Band’s props & floats.” I gasped. “Oh my god,” I said […]


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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Listen: The Gay Marriage Song

Yay or nay?

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What We Love: Prop Love

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PHOTO: Hawk B-Ball Player Flips Nova Fans the Bird

After draining a clutch fourth-quarter three to take the lead against Villanova yesterday, St. Joseph’s forward Halil Kanacevic whipped the crowd into a frenzy. Too […]

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VIDEO: John Bolaris on Dr. Phil

Former Philadelphia meteorologist John Bolaris will appear on Dr. Phil today at 4 p.m. to talk about his drugged ordeal in Miami. Below, a preview […]

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Looks Like Corbett’s Got Another Challenger

Washington County State Senator Tim Solobay is reportedly expanding an already bloated field of Democratic challengers. While Solobay lacks star power, he’s got geography on […]

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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.


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Phils Offer Josh Hamilton 3 Yrs, $80 mil

The Phillies needs an outfielder; Josh Hamilton needs a home. Yesterday, WIP’s Anthony Gargano reported that the Phils were offering the 2010 AL MVP a […]

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What Justice Scalia Doesn’t Understand

So Antonin Scalia doesn’t know the moral difference between homosexuality and murder, eh? Here’s a primer: In murder, somebody dies. In homosexuality, somebody loves and […]

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The War on Christmas Comes to Philly Burbs

The never-ending Christmas Wars had yet another skirmish recently, and this time it was right in our region, with a bit of a twist. Those merry […]

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Philly Security Guards Unionize for the First Time

2,500 Philadelphia security guards citywide have become unionized for the first time. Representing most of the city’s office buildings and establishments, they work at UPenn, […]

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