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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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$110,000 Reward Offered for Carjackers

Police have ID’d kids killed yesterday in North Philly crash.

The Top Ten Philly Sports Announcers of All Time

The voices carried me home. Dating back to high school, on most weekends in the summer I’d drive to the Jersey Shore and relax with […]

One of Us: Cecily Tynan

My name is … Cecily Tynan. I had a Great-Uncle Cecil in England, and they just added the “y.” My parents actually thought they invented […]

What the Gays Did on Instagram This Week

The “It Takes Two to Tango” edition

Growing Up in Philly: The Lost City

Spikol: Why do I miss the dirty, second-rate downtown I grew up in?

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The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz

Sore losers, Tom Cruisers, big bruisers, sign confusers … welcome to the neighborhood!


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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Arctic Splash Cartons: Litter or Art (or Both)?

Lazor: With Fishtown Juice, Jake Sauer’s ridding the streets of — and documenting — the discarded drink containers.

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Good News or Bad News? Tom Corbett and Urban Outfitters

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PETA Waging War Against Princeton

Over a ferret exercise ball.

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Thanks to Obama, Dems Will Lose the Senate

Mendte: Red state anger will trump blue state love in the mid-terms.

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Jersey Bearing Brunt of Immigrant Child Influx

More than 1,500 kids have been placed in the state.

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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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UPDATE: Is Pope Coming to Philly?

Vatican, Chaput backtrack on confirmation of papal visit.

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Could Dems Take Back the Pa. Senate?

Just how long could Tom Wolf’s coattails be?

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New Jersey’s Dumbest Lawsuit Ever

Miller: Let Boardwalk Pizza keep their logo already. It reminds people of home.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

IndiGoGo at Underground Arts, Divas Live, Happy Bear, and more.

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