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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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The Voice

The tragic last days of Anthony Riley.

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What If the Subway Were Just … Free?

McQuade: What if you could just hop on the El or the Broad Street Line and not have to worry about tokens or exact change? A SEPTA lover can dream.

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Urban Millennials, We’re Screwed When the Climate Apocalypse Comes

Weymouth: That Esquire article about depressed climate scientists made me realize that I have no meaningful survival skills.

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Best Thing: Mo’ne Davis. Again.

After she collected her ESPY in a fluffernutter-white dress of utterly disarming charm, we wanted to embrace her all over again.

Cosby Describes Seducing Women With Drugs and Fame

Newly released deposition taken in Philly.

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Dept. of Déjà Vu: The Point Breeze Pop-Up Is Closed … Again

This has been quite a topsy-turvy week for the beer garden.


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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Man Killed By Train at Elwyn Line Station

SEPTA says he was struck by a Center City-bound train at the Angora stop.

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The Homeless Have a Home: It’s Philadelphia

Spikol: And it would be perverse to evict them from it — particularly when the pope who so cares for them visits.

Jeb Bush on Gay Rights

“I don’t think you should be discriminated [against] because of your sexual orientation. Period.”

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WATCH: South Jersey Dads Fight Over Daughters, Softball

Police say one dad challenged the other via text then drove to Maryland where a bloody brawl ensued.

That’s No Moon … It’s a Parklet

University City District erects Philadelphia’s largest parklet on 40th Street.

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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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Police Investigate Death of Drexel Grad, 27

Jasmine Wright found beaten, possibly strangled to death.

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Phillies Call Up Aaron Nola

Finally, some pitching.

Nutter Is On a Sister Cities Tour – But What Is a Sister City?

The addition of Frankfurt, Germany makes for eight Philadelphia sister cities in all.

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Here’s What the SEPTA “Pope Pass” Will Look Like

You’ll need this special pass to get around on Regional Rail the weekend of the pope’s visit.

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