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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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Richard Ross Named Next Police Commissioner

As expected, Philly deputy commissioner steps up to the top job.

G Philly Readers Save the Holidays for 250+ LGBTQ Homeless Youth

Yes, Philadelphia, there is a Santa Claus.

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Sixers Likes and Dislikes: Jahlil Okafor’s Post Game

How successful have the Sixers have been at working Okafor’s back-to-the-basket game into their offensive system.

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Doubts Emerge About Pa. Budget Deal

Proposal would give state the second-highest sales tax in America.

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Bill Makes It Illegal to ID Officers Who Shoot Civilians

Pa. House committee gives it unanimous support.

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AG Kathleen Kane Faces Trial on Additional Perjury Charge

On top of the leak charges she already faced.


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.


Career Wardrobe’s 5th Annual Tea & Fashion Show

Raising funds to help women go back to work.

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Pittsburgh Newspaper to Lay Off 153 Staffers

Pennsylvania newspapers have shed more than 200 jobs in a week.

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SEPTA Spokeswoman Plots New Career: Crime Novelist

She previously worked for the FBI.

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Penn, It’s Time to Revoke Cosby’s Honorary Degree

Weymouth: On a campus where 27 percent of women report being sexually assaulted, the hesitation is unacceptable.

Salon on Orbiter 3 Play Raises Questions About Queerness

It explored some complex themes otherness and privilege outside of our American ideals.

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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.


Op-Ed: Join the Grassroots Movement to Support Philly’s Neighborhood Schools

Friends groups across are working to ensure a quality education for every child.

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Chestnut Hill History Teacher Wears Noose to Halloween Parade, Sparks Outrage

Instructor tries for Colonel Mustard, ends up stirring racial concerns.

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Watch: Daily News Staffers Rock Out to “Crazy Train”

Part of an effort to raise awareness for brain cancer.

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King of Prussia Mall Axes “Spaceship” Santa After Complaints

An experiment gets caught up in “War on Christmas” backlash.

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