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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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Art Museum Hottie Identified

Our mystery Man Crush Monday revealed on Good Day Philadelphia.

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Was the Term “African American” Coined in Philadelphia?

New evidence that the city helped shape English for the modern world.

Honolulu Bishop Condemns Philly Mag Writer

For writing that Jesus would have been nice to gay people.

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State Rep: It Should Be a Crime to “Taunt” the Police

Fiorillo: The newest bold idea to come out of Harrisburg.

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FBI: We Gave Flawed Testimony in 6 Pa. Death Row Cases

Part of an ongoing review which affected 29 total trials in the state.

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City Pol: I’m Just Like the 1965 Selma Civil Rights Protesters

City Commissioner compares her fight to get back on the ballot to Bloody Sunday.


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.


Empty seats at Citizens Bank Park
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Phillies on Pace for Lowest Attendance Since the Vet

McQuade: Citizens Bank Park is awful lonely nowadays.

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Groundbreaking Political Data Site Launches in Philly

It’s called Crowdpac.

Area School Distict Expands Non-Discrimination Policy

To protect transgender students and faculty.

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Cheap Parking in Philly? There’s an App for That

The ‘Airbnb of parking spots’ just announced an expansion to Philadelphia.

Armani Offends With Homophobic Remarks

Says gay men shouldn’t “dress homosexual.”

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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.


Former Ed Rendell Aide Joins Kathleen Kane’s Office

Can Chuck Ardo put the attorney general back on track?

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WATCH: Philly Police Turned a Sizzler Commercial Into a Recruiting Video

It’s really weird.

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The Brief: Watch the Most Compelling Ad of the Campaign

Plus, when endorsements attack!

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Why Didn’t Lynne Abraham Prosecute a Cop Who Shot a 20-Year-Old in the Back?

Today, she says she would have done things differently.

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