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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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Are the Redskins Changing Their Name to the “Bravehearts”?

The cure for a racist name? Mel Gibson!

PHOTO: World’s Biggest Sand Castle

Jersey Shore behemoth to win Guinness World Record.

What to Do This Weekend

Ghost Ships, hairy burlesque, gay Bingo and more.

POLL: Voters Don’t Think Chris Christie’s a “Bully”

Other poll: NJ Voters delusional.

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Matthew Perry to Speak at Penn

Tickets are going for…$5.

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Chris Goldstein Is the Feds’ Next Pot Martyr

Facing a court date, the Philly NORML co-chair will still attend a protest tomorrow.


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.


New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Weiner
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Jennifer Weiner v. Jonathan Franzen, Vol. III

The literary war rages on.

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Legendary Former WMMR DJ Arrested on Sex Charges

Accused of trying to solicit a six-year-old.

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Middle-Aged Women: Get Off Facebook!

Ask Monica warns: Don’t fall for these seven relationship-wrecking traps.

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter
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Mike Nutter Hates WHYY Pledge Drives As Much As You

Calls out Dave Davies for hawking mugs.

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Do People Really Pee Themselves at Terror Behind the Walls?

Yep, and that’s not all they do. Ew.

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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.


LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: Bill Chenevert

Be careful, this one’s NSFW!

Freddie Mitchell Blames Tax-Evasion on Head Injuries

Made judge watch “League of Denial.”

Jay Paterno Considering Run for Congress

It’s a heavily Republican seat.

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SugarHouse Casino Unveils Massive Expansion Plans

It’s not like we’re getting a second casino…

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