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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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Looks Like Tom Knox is Running for Mayor Again

Well-to-do businessman Tom Knox, who ran for Mayor in 2007, and has made a habit of mulling and embarking on various runs for various things, […]

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Center City Bar Cancels Popular Concert Series Because They’re Too “Thugged Out”

The Back In Time Soul Sessions at Sansom Street’s Time restaurant were easily the most popular jazz jam in Philadelphia. The weekly Monday night shows, […]

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Dine Out for My Life

Meet Jay Johnson

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Is Mark Cuban Going to Draft a Woman Basketball Player?

NBA owner/jersey-wearing cheerleader/internet entrepreneur/Dancer-with-the-Stars Mark Cuban has floated an intriguing and possibly facetious trial balloon, positing that he’d consider drafting Baylor women’s basketball star Brittney […]

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Anyone Else Still Scared of Online Banking?

It has actually been a few weeks now since the news first broke about suspected North Korean hackers paralyzing three major banks in South Korea―not […]

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What’s Next for Silver Linings Playbook Writer?

“This has probably been the most insane couple of months of my life,” says Matthew M. Quick. It’s the Tuesday before February’s Oscar ceremonies, and […]


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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Philly Coffee Shop Ranked #1 in the Country

Ultimo Coffee, in Point Preeze/Newbold, has been named the country’s best coffee shop by The Daily Meal, a website that is exactly what you think […]

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Obama Takes Pay Cut; Still Probably Richer Than You

In an act of solidarity with the thousands of federal workers who have been furloughed or had their pay slashed, Barack Obama has voluntarily accepted […]

My Two Uncles

On Jeff Rivera’s new children’s book.

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Do You Have Powerball’s Unclaimed $1 Million Ticket?

6ABC reports that a $1  million winning Powerball ticket, sold last year in South Brunswick, N.J., is about to expire on May 17, with the […]

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WATCH: Philly Contractor Moons His Neighbors

Honestly: I’m not entirely certain what’s going on here in this not-entirely-safe-for-work video… …except that it sure looks like there’s poor relations between this Philly […]

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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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G Philly Intern Wanted

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Two School Administrators Out In Cheating Scandal

The Philadelphia Public School Notebook reports that two former Philly school administrators have surrendered their credentials to the state, the first people to face any […]

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Rail Proposal: Philly To New York In 40 Minutes

The Inquirer reports the Obama Administration is weighing more than a dozen transportation infrastructure projects, including one that could reduce train times between Philly and […]

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Fallon Gets “Tonight,” But What About The Roots?

The New York Times reports: “NBC plans to announce on Wednesday its plan to install Mr. Fallon as the show’s sixth host at the conclusion […]

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