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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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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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For Sale: MLK Letter To Philly Police Offcer

AP reports that a letter from Martin Luther King Jr. to Philadelphia Police Sgt. James Adair is on the auction block. In the letter, King […]

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Will Facebook Phone Arrive On Thursday?

If Forbes is right, Thursday will be the latest Best Day In Tech, Ever—the best one, at least, since the iPad mini was launched last […]


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.


You Can Dance

Info on the Philly Pride Dance Crew contest.

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WATCH: Dilworth Plaza Will Be Beautiful

This video was actually made a year ago, but while Dilworth Plaza remains in its endless state of construction, the folks at Center City District […]

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Questlove, Stephen Starr Join Forces In New York Food Stand

Our colleagues at Foobooz report: Philadelphia’s Questlove and Stephen Starr are joining forces to open Hybird, a fried chicken, dumplings and cupcakes stand in New York’s Chelsea Market. Look […]

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Mike Rice Fired At Rutgers

Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice—caught on tape bullying and berating players—was fired today. Because Rutgers knows that Liz Spikol’s advice is wise. [ESPN]

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Richie Sambora Skipping Bon Jovi Tour

CBS Philly reports that Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora is skipping the current leg of the band’s tour due to “personal issues”—the report notes: “The […]

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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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Planned Parenthood Lobbyist Gives Wrong Answer on Infanticide

Let’s just declare this up front: Alisa LaPolt Snow gave the wrong answer. Let’s also stipulate that Snow, a lobbyist representing the Florida Alliance of […]

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Cancer Forces Film Critic Roger Ebert To Take “Leave Of Presence”

Roger Ebert has been reviewing movies for the Chicago Sun-Times for 46 years—but he became America’s best-known film critic by doing his job on TV […]

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Check out the 2013 performance schedule.

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Petition Asks Phillies To Honor Bullying Victim

Over at Change.org, a petition purportedly backed by the parents of Bailey O’Neill—the 12-year-old Delco boy who died last month after a bullying incident—asks the […]

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