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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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I Am the Next Eagles Coach

So the Eagles are in search of a head coach, and I, along with several million other Delaware Valley-ites, am here to say: I’m your […]

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Will Pennsylvanians Smoke Pot Legally in 2013?

Back in the ’70s, former Pennsylvania Governor Raymond Shafer’s national commission on marijuana ultimately recommended the decriminalization of pot with reams of scientific evidence. President […]

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2013 Philly Sports Predictions

Sports predictions for the new year are like Phillies memorabilia from 2008: Everybody’s got some and most of it ain’t worth much (though you can’t […]

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Philadelphia Wax Museum to Include Michael Vick?

The last time we heard about the Philadelphia Wax Museum, it was during the whole Chick-fil-A anti-gay debacle of 2012, when local lesbian blog Phillesbian.com […]

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Sandy Victim: Obama Hugged Her, Then Broke His Promise

On October 31st, in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, a soon-to-be-reelected President Barack Obama joined New Jersey Governor Chris Christie for a survey of the […]

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9 Cold-Weather Dates to Heat Up Your Love Life

Dear Monica, What can couples do in Philly to beat the winter blues? —K.K., Philadelphia


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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Andrew Sullivan’s Paywall & the End of Free Knowledge

When I was a young man growing up in central Kansas, shortly before the dawn of the Internet, our town saw the New York Times […]

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How Chris Christie Earned My Respect

Chris Christie is spitting mad—and it’s his own party in the crosshairs.

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NYT Offers Tourists Guide to Philadelphia’s Best Sights and Sounds

The New York Times’ travel section offers readers guides to all the cool places to visit in all the most exotic parts of the planet. […]

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Chris Evans, Minka Kelly Attend Opening Night at Academy of Music

Philly Post contributor HughE Dillon got word that Hollywood celebs Chris Evans and Minka Kelly attended Wednesday’s opening night of Les Miserables at The Academy […]

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Who Exactly Loves John Boehner Enough to Vote Him for House Speaker?

Who exactly remains in the John Boehner fan club? It can’t be Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, whom Boehner last week told to “go f–k […]

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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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Please, Christie, Don’t Hurt ‘Em! Sandy Aid Vote Now on Friday

Give Chris Christie credit: When he gets mad, people take notice. In this case, “people” means “leaders of Congress,” who have decided to start voting […]

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Prominent Conservative Columnist Calls for Tom Corbett’s Head

Gov. Tom Corbett’s lawsuit challenging the NCAA’s penalties against Penn State in the Jerry Sandusky case has prompted one reaction he probably didn’t expect: A […]

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Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana Reportedly Split

Will Philadelphia native and former (but eternal) sexiest man alive Bradley Cooper ever find true love? His latest attempt seems to have gone awry, with […]

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Younger Brother Cleared in SEPTA Platform Shooting

Eric Early—the younger of two brothers charged in the mid-December shooting of a Bulls fan at SEPTA’s 46th-and-Market station—has been cleared of all charges in […]

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