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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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Philly Today: Police Search for Main Line Pickpocketing Suspects

Plus, a jellyfish invasion is ruining beach trips.

Philly Today: We’re Getting Yet Another New Local TV Face

Plus, the Italian Market says arrivederci to a true icon.

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Philly Today: Local Podcasts Make TIME Magazine’s 100 Best Podcasts of All Time List

Plus, is Abbott Elementary going to tape an episode at a live Eagles game?!

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Calder Gardens Is Coming to the Parkway — and It’s Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Seen

Philadelphia’s new urban sanctuary is ready to reimagine what a museum can be.

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The Wanamaker Holiday Light Show Will Return This Year

Macy’s closed, but beloved holiday traditions the light show and Dickens Village will remain — for now, at least.

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Terminated Preston & Steve Cast Member Kathy Romano Tells All

She was let go from WMMR in May after decades on the show.


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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Philly Today: This Independence Park Display May Be Removed by the Trump Administration

Does this really “inappropriately disparage Americans”?

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Why Cheesesteak Maker Tony Luke Is Suing the Philadelphia Inquirer

He claims that a story led Joey Merlino and others to label him a “rat.”

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Philly Today: Internet Vigilantes Lure Center City Man to His Arrest

When that 13-year-old girl you’re chatting with on Instagram isn’t.

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Philly Today: Fear of Political Propaganda Cancels Popular Philly Band’s Concert

Apparently Low Cut Connie is a bit too liberal for Luzerne County.

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How Delco Banded Together to Save a Blind Woman’s Barbecue

A trucker. A blind marathoner. And an outpouring of community support.

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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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Philly Today: Fox 29’s Morning Show Is Getting a New Face

Plus, another major meat heist!

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Philly Today: Woman Confronts ICE Agents During Montco Raid, Calls Them “2025 Nazis”

Plus, the Trump administration is sending immigration detainees to South Jersey.

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How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

Meet the two Philadelphia Zoo tortoises who gave their species a ray of hope.

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DJ Robert Drake’s Been Throwing the Best Parties in Philly for More Than 20 Years

Let this South Philly man-about-town entertain you. It’s all he wants to do.

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