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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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Sixers 105, Nets 95

The Philadelphia 76ers, behind 20 points from Joel Embiid, walked away with a victory for the 3rd time in their last 4 games, matching last year’s win total.

Philly Babies: A Love Story in Photographs

On a single day in November, our photographers fanned out and captured the arrival of 16 of them.

This Is What Happens at the Jersey Shore When No One’s Looking

A peek behind the curtain of Jersey Shore politics.

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Best Thing: Free Pre-K Got Off the Ground

Hingston: Of course, the soda tax did, too …

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Celtics 110, Sixers 106

The Philadelphia 76ers blew an 11 point halftime lead Friday night in Boston, eventually falling to the Celtics in the final minute of play.

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Man Says Uber Driver Beat Him Unconscious

He was left in a “pool of blood,” claims lawsuit.


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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Pennsylvania Plans to Close Two Prisons This Year

It’s thanks a drop in the inmate population.

Philly Pays $4.4 Million Settlement For ‘Regrettable’ Police Shooting

But the cops who shot pizza deliveryman Philippe Holland are still on the force.

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Pa. Senator Proposes Daily Fantasy, Online Gambling Bill

But companies would have to pay a hefty licensing fee.

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Philly Financial Watchdog: Revenues Up, But So Are Overtime Costs

The latest report from PICA.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: GayBINGO’s Follow the Yellow Brick Road.

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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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ShopRite VP Responds to Accusations of Price-Gouging and Fraud

Calls soda tax “very confusing and complicated.”

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Johnny Doc Says Democratic Elites Need to “Wake Up”

Otterbein: He appears to have forgotten that he’s a Democratic elite, too.

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We’re Getting Our First Snowfall of the Year Tonight

It should stop by morning rush hour, though.

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Auditor General to Investigate PPA Payout

A former director who resigned over harassment claims collected $227,000 on his way out.

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