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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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Dottie Sandusky Stumbles on Mike McQueary Question

Sporting a cool-mint-green sweater and matching shirt, Dottie Sandusky—nicknamed “The Sarge” by her six adopted kids for being strict—clutched her handbag as she took the […]

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One Philadelphian’s Quest to Stop Hating Soccer

Over the years, my life in the big city has turned me into a latte-sipping, pinko-yuppie hipster. But there is one thing I share with […]

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Guy Charged With Driving Onto PHL Runway Could Get 20 Years in Prison

The 24-year-old man who supposedly DUI-ed his way onto the tarmac at PHL earlier this year faces a whole bunch of federal charges. If he’s […]

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Rock Center With Brian Williams to Revisit Sandusky Scandal on Thursday

We recently learned that excerpts of Jerry Sandusky’s interview with Bob Costas had been cut before the segment aired on Rock Center With Brian Williams […]

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Jason Giambi, Like the Rest of the NL, Likes to Play in Philadelphia

Jason Giambi—a 41-year-old member of the Colorado Rockies—had some great things to say about the fans in Philadelphia. As his Rockies come to town to […]

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Forget About PA’s Proposed Booze Privatization

The debate on the proposed plan for liquor privatization in Pennsylvania has officially died in the state House of Representatives. Two weeks ago, those involved […]


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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Tropicana Suspends 21 Employees for Civil Protest

On Friday afternoon members of the Local 54 of the Unite-HERE union staged a civil protest by sitting in the street and blocking traffic at […]

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Celeb Scoop: Watch Ryan Gosling Sing “When a Man Loves a Woman” at a 1991 Mormon Talent Show

Ryan Gosling’s 1991 Talent Show. Footage of Ryan Gosling performing “When a Man Loves a Woman” and dancing to C + C Music Factory’s “Everybody […]

Chris Christie’s Family Voted for the Governor to Pass on a Run for President

A recent Newsweek feature on Chris Christie reveals a vote at the governor’s dinner table in New Jersey may have been one of—if not the—most […]

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Good Thing Mayor Nutter Opened City Pools on Monday

With the heat index expected to reach 108 degrees (?!) this week, we’re relieved to say that Mayor Nutter officially opened the city’s pools on […]

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Sandusky’s Lawyer Compares Trial Drama to All My Children

Today marks the sixth day of the trial of Jerry Sandusky. Sandusky now faces 51 charges (one was dropped) related to his alleged sexual abuse […]

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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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There’s a New Gay Party in Town

Get ready for Swagger

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Spanx? No Thanks.

Oh, Carrie Denny. Where do I even begin with your Philly Post piece yesterday, in which you belittle feminists like Orit Avishai for claiming that […]

MSNBC Called Out for Editing the Romney/Wawa Video

The Atlantic Wire has pointed out that a number of news organizations are calling out MSNBC for its selective editing of the video clip from […]

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Was Driver High on His Way to Geno’s?

Last March, Max Drosi, 28, of Miami, blew a red light on 8th and Washington in the Italian Market, plowing his rented Chevy Impala into […]

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