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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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Friday Finds

Get your dance on for Ladyfest.

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Fox News Pundit (and Haverford Grad) Juan Williams Caught Plagiarizing

Fox pundit and Haverford grad Juan Williams, lifted entire passages of his column in The Hill on immigration last month from a report issued by […]

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Playboy Is Launching an Israeli Edition

Playboy is launching an Israeli edition that will be in Hebrew and feature Israeli women. My own Hebrew skills only emerge when I’m holding a […]

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Busted King of Prussia Water Main Spews 60-Foot Jet

We’re not stranger to busted water mains in Philadelphia–nearly 1,000 had to be fixed in 2011 alone–but this suburban gusher is worth checking out. It […]

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Hollywood’s Fairy Tale Racket

  In an age when box office receipts are reported like sports scores, when any movie with an opening weekend of $50 million or more […]

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Get Yer New Andy Reid Chiefs T-Shirt…in South Philly?

Miss Andy Reid, but happy that he’s not coaching the Eagles? Then grab one of these, for 20 bucks. Big Charlie’s–in case you’re wondering why […]


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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Corbett Budget Chief Says Rendell Was Running a “Ponzi Scheme”

Ponzi scheme: an fraudulent investment plot that pays its investors by roping in new, unsuspecting investors; OR a conservative depiction of a popular government program. […]

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Why I Hate the Flower Show

I only have bits and pieces, but what I remember is vivid. I was six, I think. I’m standing in the middle of the street, […]

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19 Arrested as SRC Closes 23 Schools

The Inquirer reports: In a tense, dramatic conclusion to a months-long battle, the Philadelphia School Reform Commission voted Thursday night to close 23 schools across […]

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Why I’m Glad Miss America Is Returning to Atlantic City

You may have heard the recent announcement that the Miss A­merica Pageant is returning to Atlantic City in September after a seven-year affair with Las […]

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My Four-Year-Old Loved Rand Paul’s Filibuster

Hooray for Sen. Rand Paul, the Kentucky Republican who held the Senate floor for 13 hours on Wednesday in a good old-fashioned talking filibuster. If […]

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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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Why the New TSA Knife Policy Is Scary

If the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) could compete for an Emmy, it would definitely be a winner. Its “Security Theater” has become a cutting-edge soap […]

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The End of the Full-Time Job?

Perhaps Biggie said it best back in 1997: “The more money we come across, the more problems we see.” Well, OK, his back up singers […]

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Good Cause Alert

Learn about JJ Tiziou’s latest Kickstarter.

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Hangover III Trailer Is Out (Why Bradley, Why?)

I didn’t know this existed, but here we are, and The Hangover has officially been branded a “trilogy.” Actually, the movie doesn’t look so bad. […]

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