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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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Even Obama’s Dog Shills for His Campaign

When it comes to choosing the leader of the free world, I base my decision on the things that really matter: willingness to be bear-hugged […]

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Hard Rock Casino Plans Nixed in A.C.

The Hard Rock casino-hotel planned for the end of the boardwalk in Atlantic City has been nixed. Hard Rock International has decided not to move […]

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11 George Washingtons Will Fight to the Death or Something

So, you all know that George Washington led troops across the Delaware River on Christmas Day, 1776 to capture 1,000 Hessians in a surprise attack […]

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Gas Costs $9 a Gallon at Some Jersey Stations

Some LukOil franchise stations in Pennsylvania and Jersey are charging $9.99 a gallon for gas on Wednesday. The move is part of a protest meant […]

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PA Man Tebows After Assulting Teen on Lawn Mower

Okay, so this whole ordeal apparently started when a 17-year-old boy was mowing his lawn. He supposedly drove his tractor out into a road and […]

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Phillies Release 2013 Schedule

The Phillies will open up the 2013 campaign with a three-game series at Atlanta’s Turner Field, starting April 1st. Philly’s home opener is against the […]


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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Apple Unveils New iPhone, Annouces September 21st Shipping Date

The iPhone 5 will be thinner and lighter. The earpiece will be noise-canceling on both the sending and receiving ends. Everything is smaller to make […]

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Son of Flight 93 Passenger Faces Bucks Co. Robbery Charges on 11th Anniversary of 9/11

Joseph Nacke is the 28-year-old son of a passenger on the infamous Flight 93. Nacke appeared in Bucks County Court on Tuesday, the 11th anniversary […]

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Celeb Scoop: Will Smith to Star in Two Independence Day Sequels?

Two Independence Day Sequels? Will Smith is reportedly asking for $50 million to do two ID4 sequels. Apparently the scribes have turned the scripts over […]

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Gawker’s A.J. Daulerio Wrote a 9/11 Column for the Ambler Gazette 11 Years Ago

A.J. Daulerio—former Philly Mag staffer and editor in chief of Gawker—lived in New York’s East Village in September of 2001. After the attacks of 9/11, […]

Ethics Organization Names Jersey Rep. One of the Most Corrupt in Congress

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) has released its annual collection of who they deem the most corrupt members of Congress. This year, […]

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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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Get Ejected From the Linc and You’ll Have to Take an Online Course

This season, if you get ejected from Lincoln Financial Field for being an idiot, you’ll have to pass an online course in order to be […]

Vice President Joe Biden Has a Potty Mouth

Vice President Joe Biden was in Shanksville, Pennsylvania at the memorial for the passengers of Flight 93. He was joined by the families of the […]

VIDEO: Political Ad Features “Jon Runyan” Literally Blocking Old People From Filling Prescriptions

In 2010, former Eagle Jon Runyan was elected to represent New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District in Washington. The Republican was elected over incumbent John Adler, […]

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Why Do Women Need More Expensive Deodorant Than Men?

The total stupidity of both the “invention” and the marketing of that new line of Bic “For Her” Pens has been, in my opinion, well […]

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