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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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Post-Bariatric Surgery: Thinking Outside the Scale

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Cops Looking for “Rat Retaliation” Suspects

Rodents used as instruments of revenge in a fight over a man.

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VIDEOS: 6 Great Letterman Philly Moments

Watch Dave go gas shopping with Joe Frazier.

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Tom Wolf Is the Future of Politics

Mathis: A Supreme Court decision means candidates will be defined by their access to money.

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Community College of Philadelphia Hires Controversial New Leader

Donald Generals Jr. was provost of for-profit school that closed under cloud of scandal

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Anti-Tax Activist Throws Corbett to the Wolves

Grover Norquist on PA transportation bill: “It’s a tax increase.”


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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Teachers Union Challenges End to Seniority Rules

Says SRC is asking for “relief from agreements it negotiated.

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SEPTA, Union Report Progress on Talks

Will a transit strike be averted?

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Study: Pa. Has 10th-Highest Tax Burden

New Jersey, though, is No. 2 behind New York.

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Interview: Willie Brown Doesn’t Want to Strike

But he’s willing to do it anyway.

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Halladay: Start a ‘Zoo with Kyle’ Website

Ex-Phillies pitcher supporting his old mates.

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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.


Philly Web Series to Make Transphobic Debut

Why we need to stop using the word “tranny.”

Babette Booted from Ballot

Babette Josephs won’t be running again for State Rep.

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VIDEO: Betsy Ross Does the Nae Nae

America!

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Union Rejects SEPTA Contract Offer, Wants Binding Arbitration

A strike by SEPTA workers could come as early as next week.

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