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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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Archbishop Chaput Wants Everybody to Know He’s Cool With Pope Francis

“I was not criticizing the Holy Father,” Chaput says.

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WATCH: Shyamalan at ThinkFest

Is fierceness the middle ground between public school reformers and defenders?

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This Sixth-Grader’s Poem On School Funding Will Break Your Heart

“We are taking away schools and building prisons in their place.”

America’s Best Cities for Hipsters. Tired of all these goddamn evil hipsters, defined as anyone who has interests or wears glasses*, ruining every aspect of your existence? Then you’ll be pleased to know Philly does not appear on this 20-city list. Which you probably haven't heard of. * Source: Internet comment sections
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Are Hipsters An Ethnic Group?

And what does that mean for the 2016 presidential election?

Best of the Gayborhood: Instagram

And the best gay Instagramer is …

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Predator May Have Sexually Assaulted Men in Jersey

Used beer pong as a pretext to rape.


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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O’Hara Principal Fired, Says She Fended Off Harassment

Principal told she did not smile enough.

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Marimow’s Last Stand

Mathis: The future of Philly newspapers depends on this moment. It should’ve been a better moment.

David Beckham’s New Undies Line

And the day’s other LGBT headline makers.

GENIUS: Moving Online Underwear Models

This will forever change the way you shop for bloomers.

Bill Marimow
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Was Firing Marimow Business or Editorial?

New leaked emails question exactly who had the authority to make the decision.

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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.


Guy at the End of the Bar

Meet 24-year-old electrical engineer Josh Stephenson.

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Hall & Oates Don’t Need Your Hall of Fame

But the Hall needs them. Go vote.

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Onion Report: “Some People Live in Pennsylvania”

And some don’t.

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Central PA School Wants to Keep Wrestling A Purely Homoerotic Experience, Thanks

Why slow, sweaty, one-on-one grappling should be dudes-only.

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