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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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Roosevelt Boulevard Crashes Have Increased Since Red Light Cameras

Overall crashes on the dangerous road are actually up, though severity is down.

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VIDEO: Fire Fighters Battle Suit Corner Blaze

The Suit Corner is a charred husk after a morning fire.

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Our Five Favorite Parts of the Chris Christie New Yorker Profile

(And two of them involve George Norcross.)

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Gov. Corbett Visits More PA Schools, Does Not Flee

Bravely endures elementary school students, does not run away.

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Six Reasons Women Are Paid Less Than Men

Marks: And four things that can be done to correct the situation.

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Equality Today

Dept. of Justice stays out of marriage fight, major PA group backs ENDA, and more.


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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Comcast Today: Merger Faces Washington Skepticism

Today’s hearing happens just as company is named “Worst in America” by Consumerist

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Suit Corner Is on Fire (Updated)

Details sketchy, but Twitter pics are plentiful.

This is What Drag Queens Looked Like in the 1960s

An artist stumbles upon a box of rare images.

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“If The KKK Killed 200 Black Men Every Year, We’d Be on Lockdown”

Mayor Nutter talks race at the Aspen Institute.

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Bariatric Surgery: The First Step to Lasting Weight Loss

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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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Chart of the Day: Philadelphians and Cars

Only NYC has a higher percentage of non-car commuters

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Stabbing Spree Reported at Western PA High School

“Multiple people” injured at Franklin Regional High School Murrysville.

An employee of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority raises his fist in the air, Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, while entering a SEPTA bus depot in north Philadelphia. | AP Photo, Joseph Kaczmarek
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Willie Brown Is a Changed Man

Mathis: In 2009, it seemed he couldn’t wait to shut down SEPTA. This time around, he’s more cautious.

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“Digital District” Would Bring Electronic Displays to Center City

Would it be Philly’s version of Times Square?

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