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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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ThinkFest Video: Comcast’s New Vertical Campus

Comcast senior V.P. Karen Buchholz makes the case.

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PPA Tells Uber Drivers to Rat Out UberX Drivers

And it’s working.

Daylin Leach Makes the Case for Medical Marijuana

In 15 seconds, no less.

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Ajay Raju on Our Once and Future Greatness

From ThinkFest: “It’s in our DNA, it’s our birthright to be dominant.”

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Fox 29 Hired a Steamroller to Run Over Some Cheese

It was a way to support the Eagles.

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“Do AC” Marketing Group Votes to Dissolve

The $30 million in funding may go elsewhere.


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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ThinkFest: William Hite on the State of Philly Schools

And America’s “dirty little secret.”

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ThinkFest: Amy Gutmann on Penn’s Future

On patents, women, MOOCs, and more.

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Cops: Man, 80, Angry at Inquirer Fires at Police

“He had to be on something,” says police chief.

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Nobody Cares That Penn State Got Railroaded by the NCAA

Missanelli: Why is that?

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Remaining PNB Sign Letters to Come Down Sunday

Streets will be closed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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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.


Here Are Philadelphia’s Top 25 LGBT Businesses

According to the Philadelphia Business Journal.

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3 Takeaways From the “Eds and Meds” Talk at ThinkFest

Hoping for more technology, less interference from City Hall.

Philanthropy Friday: LGBT Elder Initiative

A group working to better the lives of local LGBT seniors.

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3 Takeaways From Christina Lurie’s ThinkFest Talk

A conversation featuring the Eagles and the environment.

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