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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 Illicit Draw of Graffiti Pier

Can Philadelphia’s unsanctioned street art museum survive its own underground popularity?

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Best Thing: Jim Kenney and the Subway

A true token gesture from the mayor elect.

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76ers Fall to Cavs 108-102

The Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-102, their second loss to the defending Eastern Conference Champions this week.

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Rematch: 76ers vs Cavs

The 76ers will get their second crack at the defending Eastern Conference Champions tonight when they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Quicken Loans Arena.

Mayor Nutter: Jim Kenney Can Be An Even Better Mayor Than Me

By building upon his accomplishments, of course.

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ThinkFest 2015 on Social Media

Photos, quotes, highlights, and more from ThinkFest 2015.


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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Tracking Devices Alone Can’t Fix Philly’s Prison Problem

Yes, there are big advantages, but electronic monitoring devices should also sound alarms.

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Millennial Creatives on Digital Storytelling

Emma Fried-Cassorla, Conrad Benner, and Cory J. Popp talk about their art at ThinkFest.

Gov. Wolf Says a Budget Deal Is “Almost There”

He said he understands the pain the budget impasse has caused in communities.

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Donovan McNabb Gets 18 Days in Jail for DUI

It was his second DUI conviction in two years.

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Dr. Jean Bennett on Curing Blindness

At ThinkFest, the Penn researcher says Philly can lead the gene therapy revolution.

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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.


ThinkFest Recap: The Gentrification Train “Has Not Left Station” — Yet

A panel debated how to make the redevelopment of Philly neighborhoods more equitable.

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Buzz Bissinger: Chip Kelly Is a “Fraud”

At ThinkFest, Friday Night Lights author offers wide array of profanity-laden opinions.

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That Kennett Square ‘Needles in Candy’ Story Wasn’t Real

Two kids have recanted their stories; they will not face charges.

Farah Jimenez: How Bleeding Hearts Hurt Those They Mean to Help

The SRC member and longtime nonprofit exec challenged liberal orthodoxies on helping homeless families and the poor.

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