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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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VIDEO: Watch This Cool Philadelphia Time-Lapse Video

I think Jon Stewart might call this a moment of Zen—it’s certainly a nice little video piece that combines a sense of bustle and joy […]

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Former FBI Director Louis Freeh to Lead Philly Law Firm

Philadelphia Business Journal: Just five months after joining the firm, former FBI Director Louis J. Freeh will succeed Nina M. Gussack as chairman of the 500-lawyer Pepper Hamilton. Freeh, […]

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Tom Corbett Has $3.5 million For Campaign

Now, it’s true that Gov. Tom Corbett isn’t really popular in the state of Pennsylvania—remember those polls that came out last week giving him just […]

Photos: Real-Life Modern Families

Alix Smith peeks inside everyday gay homes.

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Is Bart Blatstein a Tax Delinquent?

Speaking of unpaid taxes, it turns out that developer Bart Blatstein—the guy behind the Piazza in Northern Liberties, as well as of the old Inquirer […]

Sue Paterno to Chat with Katie Couric

Sporting News reports: “Katie Couric will have the first sit-down interview with Sue Paterno, the widow of former Penn State coach Joe Paterno.This will mark […]


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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City Hall Sues Yuengling Brewery for Back Taxes

In a battle between City Hall and America’s Oldest Brewery, Philadelphians are probably inclined to be on the side of the folks providing their lager. […]

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Inky’s Annette John-Hall Leaves “Liquidation” Behind

For Inquirer Metro columnist Annette John-Hall, “liquidation” was the tipping point. When new ownership threatened last month to “liquidate” the Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News and […]

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The Clint Eastwood Commercial That Could’ve Run During Super Bowl Blackout

On Sunday night, I obtained a leaked diplomatic cable during the Super Bowl blackout from none other than Clint Eastwood. Below, as a public service, […]

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WATCH: Chris Christie Make Fat Jokes on David Letterman

Give it to Joisey Gov. Chris Christie: He knows how to turn a joke to his advantage—like he did Monday night on David Letterman: He’s […]

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NBC Publishes Obama Drone Assassination Memo

Finally, we’re getting to see some of the Obama Administration’s legal rationale for targeting U.S. citizens for assassination outside the country—even if those citizens aren’t […]

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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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All That Downton Abbey Is Making You Less of a Man

What with the Beyoncé halftime extravaganza and the mysterious third-quarter blackout that lasted for half an hour, Sunday night’s Super Bowl was even longer than […]

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Philadelphia’s Most Influential People on Twitter

In this month’s issue of Philadelphia magazine, Jessica Remo explores “the existential crisis of the smartphone generation.” In short, she wonders when the heck we […]

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The Following Recap: How Not to Stab Your Wife

  Early on in this week’s episode, cult specialist Debra Parker stands in front of a wall full of carefully arranged photos connected by string, […]

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Tonight: Drink with Young Involved Philly

Plus: Fame auditions and Destiny’s Child karaoke!

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