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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: City Council Delays AVI for a Year, Gives $40 Million to the Schools

AVI Delayed, Schools Get $40 Million. City Council reached a compromise that called for the proposed property tax reassessment known as the Actual Value Initiative […]

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Apple Adds Gay and Lesbian Icons

Plus: Three top phone apps

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Citizens Bank Sues Curt Schilling Over 38 Studios Loan

When the government of the state of Rhode Island gave Curt Schilling’s 38 Studios $75 million, the company went to Citizens Bank to take out […]

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Vote on Liquor Privatization Pushed to Next Week

Last week, we were all told that the Pennsylvania House of Representatives would be voting this week on a proposal that would privatize the state’s […]

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Celeb Scoop: Did a Philly Rapper Hit Chris Brown in the Chin With a Bottle?

Did a Philly Rapper Hit Chris Brown With a Bottle of Bubbly? Things got ugly at a New York City club when Chris Brown and […]

Mitt Romney to Stop in Weatherly, PA? [UPDATE]

Earlier this week Mitt Romney announced that he’ll be taking a five-day, six-state bus tour as a part of his presidential campaign. The trip kicks-off […]


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.


Mayor Nutter’s Political Stock Rises on the Campaign Trail for President Obama

The folks at Talking Points Memo have taken note of Michael Nutter’s recent ascent up the Democratic political ladder as the Mayor of Philadelphia continues […]

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Supper to Host Fifty Shades of Grey Dinner

On Wednesday June 27th, proprietor Jennifer Prensky and her husband, Executive Chef Mitch Prensky, will host a Fifty Shades of Grey-themed dinner at South Street’s […]

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Chris Christie Announces That Jersey Added 17,000 Jobs in May

Chris Christie held a press conference Thursday morning to release federal figures that show New Jersey added 17,000 jobs in May. Those jobs account for […]

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Flagship Walgreens One Step Closer to Broad and Walnut Location

The proposed “flagship Walgreens” has gotten city zoning approval to take the place of the Borders that was at Broad and Walnut Streets. It’s being […]

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Watch: Cheyenne Jackson’s Drive

The singer-actor goes acoustic

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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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Eagles Single-Game Tix On Sale June 21st

The Eagles have announced that single-game tickets for the upcoming season will be available for purchase on June 21st (a week from today) at 10 […]

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Someone Threatened a “Re-Enactment of Columbine and Virginia Tech” at Cheyney University

Authorities are searching for an individual who made threats against Cheyney University this morning via a social networking site. The person is said to have […]

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Carmen Carerra Criticizes Cake Boss

Transphobia on television

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Paralyzed Rutgers Football Player to Receive Jimmy V Award at the ESPYS

Eric LeGrand—the Rutgers football player who was paralyzed during a 2010 game against Army—will be honored at the 20th annual ESPYS in July. LeGrand will […]

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