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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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PHOTOS: Citizens Take to the Streets to Demand School Funding

On Thursday, in anticipation of tonight’s final School Reform Commission meeting before the start of the school year, members of organizations such as Philadelphia Coalition […]

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We Need to Rebrand the Climate Change Conversation

As the Earth appears to snap, crackle and pop into a molten lava pulp of pain, the reaction of its largest super power inhabitant is […]

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It’s Philly Naked Bike Ride Time Again. Feel Free to Shudder.

Yup. It’s time for the annual Philly Naked Bike Ride, or, as we like to call it: “1,000 Bike Seats In Desperate Need of Lysol […]

From Tired Farmhouse to Showplace of Grand Country Living

It’s simply fabulous.

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The List: 7 Great, Not-Sandy-Related Songs About New Jersey

You’ve heard “Stronger Than the Storm.” You’ve heard it so many times. At last, there’s a new batch of eff-Sandy songs now that the Stronger than […]

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WATCH: Flyers Goalie Gets Zombie Ben Franklin Mask

Steve Mason’s new mask is going to be cooler than Bryz’s old Yoda helmet.


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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Point Breeze Residents Say Ori Feibush Fabricated “N-Word” Conversation, Make Cease-and-Desist Video

Well. Just when you think the conflict between developer Ori Feibush and the residents of Point Breeze couldn’t get any weirder, here’s this: A cease-and-desist […]

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Gary Payton Takes Credit for Iverson’s “Practice” Rant

Via Philly.com, Donovan McNabb and Gary Payton weigh in on Allen Iverson’s impending retirement. And Payton, in particular, gives the backstory behind Iverson’s famous “practice” […]

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NASDAQ Halts Trading Because DON’T PANIC!

This is why all our investments are in gold and potatoes, both of which are buried in an underground shelter: U.S. stock exchanges on Thursday […]

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Ad, Protests Ratchet Up Pressure on City Hall to Provide for Schools

Well, the American Federation of Teachers isn’t playing around, is it? That’s not the only sign of pressure on City Hall to do more for […]

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Mayor Nutter: Bike Share in Philly by Summer 2014

Just got a long press release from Mayor Nutter’s office (see below). Basically, the city’s ready to start a bike-sharing program of the type that’s […]

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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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Philadelphia Is Seeking Gay Tourists, Again

On the 10th anniversary of the groundbreaking “Get Your History Straight and Your Nightlife Gay” campaign, Philadelphia is once again reaching out to gay tourists—this time […]

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Could Ending Resign-to-Run Create the Next Fumo?

When Vince Fumo was hauled off to a Kentucky prison, there were murmurs that one day we might miss him. And now, we do. It’s […]

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Dead Man Granted Wish to “Make It Rain” Money From a Helicopter

NBC 10 reports that the late Leonard Maull was this week granted his dying wish to “make it rain”—$10,000 was thrown out the door of a […]

HEY CHIRL: Help! I Want to Be a Top But My Boyfriend Won’t Let Me

Give Chirl a whirl.

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