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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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Why Is Allyson Schwartz Collecting an $18,000 State Pension?

Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Allyson Schwartz has a net worth of between $1,494,044 to $3,661,000, according to Open Secrets. She has an annual salary of $174,000, […]

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Here’s Why Phillies Fans Don’t Hate Ryan Howard

The biggest local sports news of the week — other than, you know, the latest chapter in the never-ending “did Donovan throw up?” saga — […]

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Is This Philly Man the Worst Dad Ever?

Philly Mag’s Best of Philly issue is coming out next month. I’ll have to talk to the production people, but maybe we can sneak in […]

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Obnoxious Princeton Mom Has an Obnoxious Book Deal

Lean In, meet SMARTEN UP! Princeton alum Susan Patton (’77) has been offered a book deal by Simon & Shuster imprint Gallery Books to expound […]

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Brownback, Kansas Offer Guide to Corbett, Pennsylvania GOP

HILLSBORO, Kan. — This is it, folks. This is the state — probably the only one outside of Texas — where we will truly learn […]

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The Online Gardener

Come summer, when suburbanites start eyeing each others’ expansive green lawns, homeowners from Society Hill to Rittenhouse Square get down to grandstanding the best way […]


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.


TONIGHT: Our Night Out at The Water Works

Don’t forget your business cards!

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The Boston Marathon Bombing: Coming to a Theater Near You

Today in the “too soon” department, Hollywood has already started working on a film based on the Boston Marathon bombings. It’s been only 85 days […]

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Maybe Now People Will Start Paying Their Interns

The death knell of the era of the unpaid internship continued tolling today, courtesy again of a couple of lowly interns themselves. Following on the […]

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Nobody Likes Tom Corbett

OK, maybe not no one — but pretty close. A recent survey from Harper Polling showed that just 26 percent of respondents think Corbett should […]

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The Season Just Got Worse for Ryan Howard

The most recently injured Phillie is in for a long road of recovery, as confirmed by his scheduled MRI yesterday. Ryan Howard will be out […]

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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.


PLAYDAR: There’s A Whole Lotta Twerkin’ Goin’ On

She twerks hard for the money.

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Edward Snowden Might Maybe Possibly Be Heading to Venezuela (Maybe)

Confusion has been a big part of the Edward Snowden ordeal, and thanks to a tweet from a russian diplomat, this most recent round of […]

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There’s a Really, Really Big TV in Ardmore

If the bald eagles weren’t enough to prove that Philly is the heart of America, this big ‘ol TV ought to do it. Few things […]

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Tom Corbett and GOP Fail Pennsylvania Again

If you strike out two of every three times at bat, you’re a Hall of Famer. One out of four gives you a long career. […]

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