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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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Defamation Suit Against Bill Cosby Grows

Two more accusers join the suit.

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Lu Ann Cahn Takes Job at Temple University

She’ll be director of career services at the School of Media and Communication.

Tie-the-Knot Tuesday: Jesse + Jacob

The Motown: The Musical star on his intimate wedding.

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Frein Ordered to Stand Trial in Trooper Slaying

Video shows attack that killed one officer, injured another.

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ESPN Unbundles from Cable. Can Comcast Compete?

Comcast Today: Three ways Kabletown will stay a colossus.

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Baby, It’s Cold Outside

Temps drop into the teens and twenties.


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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Ironworkers’ Dougherty Goes on Trial

Feds say workers pressured to join union “goon squad.”

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Jerry Jones Paid for Chris Christie’s Cowboys Trips

Now critics are raising ethics questions.

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Nutter Seeks Compromise on Sick Leave

Says his position not far from Council bill.

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DN’s Chris Brennan Moves to Inky

He’ll keep on writing about city politics.

Tabu Doorman Attacked in Gayborhood

He was left with bleeding on the brain.

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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’s a Shirtless Pic of Yannick Nezet-Seguin

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Man Crush Monday: Ryan Wyrofsky

Ryan Wyrofsky on 7 of Philly’s most-eligible gay bachelors.

City Reads: The Threat of Barmageddon and the Promise of the Land Bank

They’re not related developments.

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Revel Sold to Backup Bidder, Who Plans to Appeal Ruling

Glenn Straub wanted a big price cut.

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