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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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New PATCO Trains Got Rid of Beloved Front Seats

The end of an era.

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The First Known Ransom Note Was Written in Philly

Germantown gets a little more historic.

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Jerry Sandusky’s Lawyer Is Being Sued Over Credit Card Debt

A lot of it.

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Desolation of Smaug is a Three-Hour “Screw You” to Tolkien

Lazor: The trilogy’s better for it.

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Another Day, Another Incoherent Stu Bykofsky Rant About Bicycles

What would we do without him?

WEEKEND: A Phreaky Christmas, Jingle Belles and More

Snow schmo. Get out and gay it up!


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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Nicole Brewer vs. Katie Fehlinger In a Tug-of-War

Of course Nicole Brewer would wear heels to an Army-Navy game tug-of-war.

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Confessions of a Gentrifier

Moraff: In a neighborhood where nine out of 10 kids gets a free lunch, should we be paying $8 for a pint of ice cream?

Penn Prof Found Guilty of “Open Lewdness”

“Inappropriately touching himself.”

Get Yer “Snow Bowl” Sweatshirts

Kelly Green glory.

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The Boomers Are Bleeding Us Dry

Marks: Ten thousand are retiring every day. Good riddance.

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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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Philly’s Land Has Been Set Free!

Philly now largest city in country with land bank.

Is Johnny Weir a Russian Agent?

The Coatesville native may have a strange connection to Mother Russia.

Ron Lucente Named DVLF Board President

The TOY organizer moves on up.

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Nevermind: Philly’s Israel Consulate *Isn’t* Closing

Ah, the power of lobbying.

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