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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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Mayor Nutter Is Hiding Your Money

In the kingdom of the blind, it is said, the one-eyed man is king. But, when it comes to trying to track our money by […]

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Morning Scoop: Toll Bros. Plans New Townhouses for Both Ends of South Street

Toll Bros. Plan South Street Townhouses. South Street, east of the Schuylkill, will be bookended by new townhouses, thanks to Toll Bros. The old Grad […]

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Funny Things Did Happen on 9/11

It’s funny how 9/11 can still take over a conversation. Y’know, you’ll be at the office, talking about your TPS reports, and notice it’s almost […]

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Katie Couric’s Daytime Talk Debut Was Basically a Weight Watchers Infomercial

Apostles of Weight Watchers no doubt were thrilled with the debut of Katie Couric’s syndicated talk show. The rest of us, not so much.

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When a Beloved Philly Bar Gets Roadhoused

Here I was, in one of the great underground jazz clubs in America, and there were mesh caps, sunglasses at night, and awkward high-fives, and […]

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Q&A: G. Terry Madonna, Political Pundit Extraordinaire

It seems like there’s an ordinance requiring any political news story to quote G. Terry Madonna. Do you keep track of how often you’re quoted? […]


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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Guy Admits to Extorting PPA, Didn’t Know What Extortion Means

The PPA Extortionist is the hero Philly deserves, but not the one it needs, right now. All kidding aside, Rocco Martinez faces up to two […]

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Bomb Scare at Penn State’s Beaver Stadium

A bomb squad member in full getup was reportedly examining a cardboard box outside Penn State’s Beaver Stadium on Monday afternoon. Police were on the […]

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Cops Look for Erection Cream Thief

Cops are looking for a man who allegedly stole a box of erection cream from a Delaware County adult novelty store. The man supposedly paid […]

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Bradley Cooper’s Silver Linings Generates Oscar Buzz

Bradley Cooper and Oscars have officially been mentioned in the same sentence. It’s been happening repeatedly since his The Silver Linings Playbook premiered at the […]

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D.A. Charges Staph Meal Guy for Facebook Threats

Joshua Scott Albert—the guy who ran (runs?) the Staph Meal blog has been charged by the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office for Facebook pages he created […]

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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.


If the Phils Manage to Win the World Series, Mitt Romney Will Probably Be President

If the Phillies overcome astronomical odds and manage to make the playoffs this year (they’re six games back with 22 to play), it would seem […]

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Celeb Scoop: Bradley Cooper’s Movie Tanked

Bradley Cooper’s Movie Tanked. Like, really tanked. No one went to the movies this weekend. The last time fewer people went to the movies on […]

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Apparently You’re Scaring All the Doctors Out of PA

The Hospital and Healthcare Association of Pennsylvania (a healthcare lobbying group) has cited a new survey and called for legislators to address a looming shortage […]

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Don’t Worry, Darin Ruf Is Here to Save the Phillies Season

Behold the instrument of your liberation! The Phillies will call up 26-year-old first baseman(?) Darin Ruf on Monday. The Minor League slugger hit a million […]

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