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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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Is Real Equality Finally Coming to the Gayborhood?

How Philadelphia’s LGBTQ community is facing up to its longstanding racial problems.

What It’s Like to Live in Philly on $18,000

An administrative coordinator, 41, is a single parent raising three children in South Philly.

What It’s Like to Live in Philly on $50,000

A 28-year-old works at a law firm and moonlights as a waitress while raising a toddler (with another on the way) in a dual-income Berks County home.

What It’s Like to Live in Philly on $130,000

A rental agent, 47, is married with two kids in a dual-earner household in Center City.

What It’s Like to Live in Philly on $1,000,000

A mother of two, 43, lives in Center City with her husband, who’s in finance.

Now and Then: A Snapshot of Philly Finances

How do the spending habits of today’s Philadelphians compare to those of previous generations? Here, a snapshot of where our money has gone and is going … as well as a look at how we compare to the rest of the country.


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.


What Philly’s Biggest Names Make Each Year

Jim Kenney, Brian Roberts and more.

Boomers vs. Millennials: How Differently Do They View Money?

We found one of each and asked them.

6 Philly Finance Experts Share Their Best Money Advice

Fresh ways to build your wealth in 2017, from expert money managers.

The 30 Top-Paying Jobs in Philadelphia Earning Over $100K

Plus: the jobs of the future, Philly’s most popular gigs and more on the state of our salaries.

Money in Philadelphia

How we make it — and spend it — in 2017.

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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.


The New Frugality

When buying nothing is everything: inside Philly’s buy nothing movement.

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Could Philly GOP Leader Joe DeFelice Resign for a Trump Job?

That’s the rumor.

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Philly Lawmakers Weren’t Up for Reelection in 2016, but They Raised $2M

Councilman Bobby Henon was the top fundraiser.

LGBTQ&A: Henry Sias

We chat with the transgender lawyer on equality, trans-masculinity, and his historic run for judicial office.

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