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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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Gay-Bashing Victims Settle Lawsuit with Attackers

Meanwhile, Kathryn Knott is still being sued for $5 million by a Montgomery County woman.

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Sharp Robert Leaves Gayborhood Burlesque Scene After Groping Allegation

A fellow burlesque performer had publicly accused him of an incident at Tabu in 2016.

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There’s a Rally for Meek Mill Tonight

Organizers say the criminal justice system has failed the rapper and “millions of others like him.”

Opinion

This Is The Real Reason the Paradise Papers “Scandal” Upsets You

By now you’ve heard of the “Paradise Papers” scandal, right? In case you haven’t, the story, which came out last week, revolves around a trove […]

Separation Agreement: What It Means to Be Living Apart Together

The latest trend in co-habitating is not co-habitating.

Opinion

Crankcase: Happily Never After

What could romance novels and sportswriting possibly have in common?


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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The Curious Case of Rittenhouse’s “No Gay Cruising” Sign

A forgotten-but-not-gone reminder of the time the city tried to stop men looking for other men.

Best Thing: The Reading “Cheetah”

Right continent, wrong species.

Opinion

The Unpatriotic Cynicism of the NFL’s Salute to Service

Making a spectacle of soldiers while restricting the speech of those protesting police brutality is the true definition of disrespecting their service.

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The Art Museum, Navy Yard and Penn’s Landing Are Getting Major Upgrades

Voters approved the city’s borrowing of $172 million for capital projects.

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Kenney: Pa. Needs to Consider Legalizing Marijuana

The mayor joined Pa. AG Josh Shapiro at ThinkFest on Thursday.

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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.


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How Philly Activists Want You (Yes, You) to Support Their Efforts

At ThinkFest, panelists discussed Philly’s obligations to the oppressed.

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New Market Street Club Will Feature … a Slide and Ball Pit?

The old Turf Club is about to become part-disco, part–Chuck E. Cheese for adults.

ThinkFest: Watch It Live

Couldn’t make the event? Check out our livestream.

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Philly Just Got Bigbelly Trash Cans You Don’t Have to Touch

Behold the foot pedal.

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