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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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Morning Scoop: Sandusky Cries Conspiracy With Jailhouse Statement

Sandusky Reads Jailhouse Statement. The night before his sentencing, Jerry Sandusky read a statement from prison alleging that the entire ordeal is a conspiracy and […]

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You Could Own Dorothy’s Dress

It’s on the auction block

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What’s It Really Like Being Openly LGBT at School?

The facts from GLSEN

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VIDEO: The Best Moments of the 2012 Phils Season

Hamels goes yard. Chase Utley’s comeback blast. Jimmy’s round-tripper. Howard’s 300th. Polly’s 2,000th. Ruf’s first. JIM THOME! Scoop plays, walk-offs, basket catches, sliding grabs, collisions […]

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Bob & Barbara’s Ditches Modern Technology and Journey With New (Old) Jukebox

We have long believed that TouchTunes jukeboxes are ruining bars with their all-digital, play-anything, Internet-connectedness. And nowhere was our heart more broken by an otherwise […]

Tuesday Is Your Last Chance to Register to Vote

Tuesday, October 9th is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming November election. If you haven’t registered, you can traipse down to your […]


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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Will Stu Bykofsky Cash Out of the Daily News for a Measly $25,000?

Less than a week after learning that several Inquirer reporters of a certain age had been reassigned to other geographic areas, with full-time theater critic […]

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VIDEO: Wayne Simmonds Beats the Crap Out of Someone in Germany

It’s October 8th and there’s no hockey in sight. So, we’re happy to update you on the goings-on of your Orange and Black Knights as […]

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Celeb Scoop: Mila Kunis Is the Sexiest Woman Alive

Mila Kunis Is Sexy. In fact, she’s the sexiest woman alive, according to Esquire. Eat your heart out. [Daily Mail] Jay-Z Takes the Subway. Jay-Z […]

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Yuengling Looks to Expand, But Probably Not in PA

Since ye days of olde, Pennsylvanians have had the great pleasure of quenching their thirst with the delicious taste of Yuengling Lager. Over the past […]

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Who Wants a Mural on the PSFS Building?

Philly has the most public murals of any city in the country, thanks to the Mural Arts Program. For all our murals, though, Philly can’t […]

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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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PHOTOS: Weekend Wrap Up

Three days of events

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Foundation Names Chief Executive of Philly’s Catholic High Schools

Back in August, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced it was turning control of its 17 high schools and four special education facilities to an independent […]

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Judge Wants Journos to Synchronize Their Watches for the Sandusky Sentencing

Judge John M. Cleland—the man presiding over the Jerry Sandusky trial—has been trying to crack down on live-tweeting during court proceedings. Last time around, some […]

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HOST Opens in Gayborhood

It’s all about the decor

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