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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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The Tragic Story of Local Gay Porn Star Joey Stefano

The adult film star neXXXt door.

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Bart Blatstein, Invisible Man?

Somewhere between turning South Columbus Boulevard into an extension of South Jersey and turning Northern Liberties into a newer Old City, developer Bart Blatstein figured […]

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After Dems Sue Over Special Election, Chris Christie’s Got a Decision to Make

Remember how Chris Christie scheduled a special election to replace Sen. Frank Lautenberg in October? Just three weeks before the general election already taking place? […]

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What Philly Can Learn About Bike Share From NYC

Over the weekend, I tested New York’s weeks-old CitiBike bike share program. An unhealthy amount of my time was spent idling at intersections, bashfully deflecting […]

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Massive Mudslide in Bella Vista Last Night

Someday a real rain will come and wash all this scum off the streets. Until then, we’ll just have to settle for a torrential downpour […]

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John Oliver Is the Perfect Replacement for Jon Stewart

  John Oliver is no Jon Stewart, but he’ll make a fine summer rental. Heading into Oliver’s debut last night as fill-in host on The […]


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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How Cory Booker’s Senate Bid Could Get Boardwalked

Conventional wisdom gives the telegenic Newark Mayor Cory Booker the edge, the most recent poll looking much like a rabbit-and-turtle race where Booker nabs more […]

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And the Tony Goes to…Bucks County-Set Play!

Bucks-County native son Christopher Durang won the Tony last night for his Bucks-County-inflected Chekhov play, “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.” Starring Sigourney Weaver […]

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Philly Judge Will Issue Landmark NFL Ruling in July

On July 22nd, U.S. District Judge Anita Brody will decide whether 4,200 former football players can move forward with their class-action suit against the NFL. They […]

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So the Golfers Can Tweet from Merion, Huh?

The Inquirer has compiled an amusing list of golfers already tweeting from Merion, apparently in defiance of the U.S. Open’s longstanding cellphone ban. (During last year’s […]

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Comcast Nearing Worldwide Internet Domination

Amid all the television-focused debates about them “funding agendas” and monopolizing the cable market, one can forget about the whole internet side of their business. […]

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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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Tornado Watch for Philadelphia Area

See all that yellow? All of those spots are under a tornado watch until 10 p.m. on Monday night, according to the National Weather Service. […]

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City Council Wants to Investigate Building Collapse Too Now

Shortly after D.A. Seth Williams announced he was convening a grand jury to investigate last week’s building collapse, City Council President Darrell Clarke said Council […]

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NSA Leaker Snowden’s Family Is Local

Edward Snoden, the man who has outed himself as the source responsible for several of the high-profile National Security Agency leaks dominating the headlines, has […]

Introducing G Philly’s Queer 6-Word Memoir Project

Your life in 6 gay words.

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