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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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Zachary Quinto Debuts Puppy Flick

Way too much cute in one short film.

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It’s Curtains for the Union Rat: Stagehands Strike Is Almost Over

Last night at 9 p.m., IATSE Local 8 business manager Mike Barnes told me that negotiations between his stagehands union and Philadelphia Theatre Company — […]

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Sunday Match-Up: Downton Abbey Women vs. Super Bowl Women

This Sunday night looks to be another classic match-up between a heavy favorite and a hapless underdog. No, not the 49ers and the Ravens—the Super […]

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Chinese Hackers Now Infiltrating Wall Street Journal

A couple days ago, the New York Times featured a truly weird and fascinating report about a bunch of Chinese hackers who were in their […]

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Oscar Speeches Gone Wrong

With only 3 weeks until the ceremony, this month I’ll be focusing on the Oscars. (Big change, I know.) Starting things off are my picks […]

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Tom Corbett’s Son-in-Law Caught Stealing Cash in Sting Operation

Tom Corbett’s son-in-law Gerald Gibson, a Philadelphia narcotics officer, is being investigated by the FBI and the Philadelphia police for repeatedly stealing clothes and money […]


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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2 Dead at U.S. Embassy Suicide Attack in Turkey

Two U.S. Embassy security guards are reportedly dead after a suspected suicide-bomber set off explosives outside the entrance of the building in Istanbul today. An […]

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El Wingador Indicted on Cocaine Charges

It’s probably a good thing Bill “El Wingador” Simmons wasn’t allowed to participate in the Wing Bowl this year. In a twist of irony, the […]

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Chip Kelly Kicks Off Eagles Tenure with Surprise Wing Bowl Appearance

At 7:45 this morning, thousands of bleary-eyed wing-watchers were treated to a different sort of Bird. Chip Kelly, man of the people, and new Eagles […]

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Why the Myth of the Liberal Press Persists

About a year ago, I wrote something nice—or, at least, not overly insulting—about the Philadelphia Inquirer and the need for its continued survival. In response, […]

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Chuck E. Cheese Is Safer Than Your Kid’s School

Every day, we drop our kids off at school and hope and pray that they are safe. We trust that the people who are in […]

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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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How to Kill a Relationship

Dear Monica, I am having trouble sustaining long-term relationships. What do you think I am doing that makes men back off?   —J. P., Springfield

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11 Reasons to Avoid This Year’s Super Bowl

It’s not that I hate the commercialism of the Super Bowl—I’ve been watching since I was eight. Nor have I boycotted football to protest the […]

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Philadelphia Restaurant Review: Brooklyn BBQ at Fette Sau

Stephen Starr is an ideas man. Thing is, sometimes they’re other people’s ideas. That’s been the rap on Philly’s foremost restaurateur for longer than is […]

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Philadelphia Restaurant Review: American Eats at The Mildred

It may not generally be wise to judge a restaurant by its logo, but it works for the Mildred. There it hangs, above the quiet […]

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