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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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Watch: Cheyenne Jackson’s Drive

The singer-actor goes acoustic

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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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Rip Currents Expected to Be “Life Threatening” Down the Shore

The National Weather Service is warning swimmers down the Shore that beaches in Atlantic, Cape May and Monmouth Counties and some in Delaware will experience […]


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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Women Will Never Stop Bothering Their Vaginas

While most of us were able to laugh over the anal bleaching jokes in Bridesmaids, a recent Indian television ad for “vaginal lightening” is causing […]

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Two Men Arrested for Assault of Teen Girl in OCNJ

An 18-year-old man and a 23-year-old man have been charged with the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl in Ocean City, New Jersey. The girl […]

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Get Hitched at NYC Pride

Find out how you can win a wedding

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World’s Only Cured HIV Patient Visits Philly Today

The only person in the world who has been cured of HIV will be at the Prevention and Outreach Summit at the Philadelphia Convention Center […]

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Is Jerry Sandusky Crazy?

I’m starting to wonder if Jerry Sandusky’s defense team has decided to sabotage him. They recently announced they’ll introduce evidence that Sandusky has Histrionic Personality […]

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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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I Don’t Want to Buy My Booze From Governor Corbett

Almost every one of us has been there, or at least experienced something like it: It’s Saturday afternoon and you’re standing in the grocery store […]

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Why One Alleged Sandusky Victim Changed His Story

Jerry Sandusky leaned against the wooden courtroom divider, his wrinkled, freckled hands pressed against it at waist level. Balding, his soft white hair parted to […]

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7 Ways to End Childhood Obesity

America is waging a war on Krimpets. The most recent attack on snack cakes comes from the Disney Channel, who has officially banned advertising for […]

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Morning Scoop: Mayor Nutter Cuts Orlando Trip Short as Support of AVI Wanes

Mayor Nutter’s AVI Losing Support? Support of Mayor Nutter’s proposed property tax reassessment plan seemed to wane last night during a City Council meeting. Some […]

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