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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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Philly Security Guards Unionize for the First Time

2,500 Philadelphia security guards citywide have become unionized for the first time. Representing most of the city’s office buildings and establishments, they work at UPenn, […]

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Top 10 Philly Sports GIFs of the Year

It wasn’t the best year for Philadelphia sports. That might be an understatement. The Phillies went 81-81, failing to make the playoffs for the first […]

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Banning Beach Tags Is Insane

Last month, New Jersey State Senate President Stephen Sweeney [D] and Republican Michael Dougherty had one of those ideas that should have been of the […]

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“Rocky” the Musical Debuts…in Germany

The item surfaced last week, but “Rocky” the Musical isn’t coming stateside anytime soon, so we all have plenty of time to absorb the news. […]

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Mummers’ Stuff Unscathed by South Philly Fire

They said the show would go on, with or without their equipment. And there was no reason not to believe the champion Fralinger String Band […]

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Ex-Camden Police Supervisor Sentenced to 8 Months

This news won’t do much for Camden’s futile “Say Something Nice” campaign. Former Camden Police Supervisor Dan Morris was sentenced today to eight months in […]


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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Philadelphia Weekly Staffer Going on Food Stamps

For a week, at least. As Newark Mayor Cory Booker finishes up his “food stamp challenge,” PW reporter Randy LoBasso will embark on his own […]

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Shore Beach Tag Fight Getting Intense

A couple weeks ago, two Jersey state senators introduced legislation that would forbid beach communities receiving hurricane relief from issuing beach tags. “It’s about asking […]

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Pornos Not Returning to the Forum

Last week, Victor Fiorillo reported that Market Street’s last great porn palace, the Forum, had closed. Now, owner David Fineman has confirmed that not only […]

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Jersey Shore Will Take 10 Years to Rebuild

According to Hurricane Katrina “recovery czar” Ed Blakey, it’s going to take at least a decade to rebuild a Jersey Shore that’s more  resilient to […]

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VIDEO: Chris Christie’s First Challenger Announces Candidacy

Former State Senate Majority Leader Barbara Buono has officially entered the 2013 gubernatorial race. In her announcement video, Buono offered some tepid praise for Gov. […]

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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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Sen. Casey Cracking Down on Gift Cards

Seems Bob Casey read my recent item on Starbucks’s new $450 stainless steel gift cards. Outraged at wasted holiday spending, Casey is sponsoring a bill […]

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Sandusky Costs Penn State $23 Million

In July, the NCAA charged Penn State $60 million for its cover-up of the Jerry Sandusky scandal. Now, add that to the $23,547,634 the University […]

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Blame Audience for Nurse’s Death After Kate Middleton Prank

The revelation, over the weekend, that the sudden death of a nurse who was pranked by a pair Australian radio personalities posing as Queen Elizabeth and […]

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