Philadelphia Magazine People, Places, News & Views
best philadelphians
News

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)
News

Meet the Philly Woman Cited for “Vandalizing” Independence Mall

Q&A

Are You Philly’s Best Parallel Parker? Now’s Your Chance to Prove It

ai stole music makeshift hammer
Longform

AI Bots Stole My Music

Latest Stories

News

Just How Buzzed Are Pa. College Students?

Report says state among leaders in campus drug, alcohol arrests.

News

The Informant: Bart Blatstein’s Wife Files for Divorce

Introducing our new gossip column.

Why SEPTA Transfers Should be Free

Burnley: Eliminating transfer fees could make SEPTA more convenient, more equitable and more popular.

News

Girl Arrested for Racist School Threat

The Scoop: Plus, Senate panel could recommend Kathleen Kane’s removal today.

News

Sixers Triumph Over Suns

Behind 20 points and 9 assists from Ish Smith, the Sixers defeated the Phoenix Suns 113-103.

News

The PPA Is Immediately Buying Six Snow-Removing Bobcats

The agency is adding the front-end loaders to its arsenal in the wake of Jonas.


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.


News

Christie: “Partnership” — Not State Takeover — in Atlantic City

The state intervenes in A.C. again.

News

City Hall Says 80% of Philly Streets Are Now Drivable

But that doesn’t mean blacktop is visible on all of them.

NoKOPRail Facebook graphic
News

Can Upper Merion Residents Derail KofP Train Proposal?

They have four main objections to the Norristown High-Speed Line spur.

Chris Christie
News

S.J. Shore Town Residents Slam Christie

Christie criticized for going back to campaign after historic flooding.

News

New Philly Tourism Commercial Is Laughably Bad

Fiorillo: It’s Ben Franklin versus a Whiz-wit’ in an epic battle for… tourists.

Read More About

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.


News

Doe Lawyer Pushes Back Against Newsweek Story

Newsweek stands by its story; it’s author says criticism is “shooting the messenger.”

News

House Committee Votes to Launch Kane Impeachment Investigation

A unanimous vote in judiciary sends it to the full House.

Opinion: Dispelling the Black Homophobia Myth

It’s not more prevalent — just exploited.

News

Area Clergy Rebuke “ICE Raids” Against Immigrants

Say forced deportation is “unconscionable.”

<< 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 >>