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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 Announces Plan for 750 Miles of Bike Trails

Mayor Nutter announced on Thursday that a new plan is in place to spend approximately $12.5 million a year for the next two decades to […]

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Hunter Pence Hosts Charity Event on Moshulu

Last night a who’s who of healthy Phillies and other Philly pseudo celebrities were on the Moshulu for Hunter Pence’s charitable “Let’s Go Eat: Food […]

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Mayor Nutter’s Office Is Better Than Yours

Mayor Nutter is featured in today’s edition of Uwishunu’s Philly 101 video series. The series is broken up into 101 short videos that portray Philadelphians […]

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Jersey Plans Crackdown on Drivers With Pets

The New Jersey state vehicle commission and the state SPCA are concerned about drivers who allow their pets to hinder their ability to function properly […]

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The Joe Paterno Tribute Song

If you’re going to listen to one Joe Paterno tribute song today, it should definitely be this one. It’s called “Tribute to Joe Paterno” by […]

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Committee Rejects Another NJ Supreme Court Nominee

For the second time in two months a State Senate Judiciary Committee has rejected a potential New Jersey Supreme Court justice nominated by Governor Chris […]


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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Weekend Roundup

Yes, it’s June already

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Watch: Scissor Sisters

The video for Baby Come Home

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Vote for Chooch in 2012!

My fellow Philadelphian Americans, I imagine that many of you rejoiced four years ago as history was made. The road we’ve traveled since then has […]

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William Way’s Homecoming

Find out who’s performing

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Should Everyone Get an Instadeath Pill When They Turn 75?

My father is a mathematician. He’s brilliant in ways I cannot hope to fathom. And when he gets together with his math buddies for dinner, […]

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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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What We Love: Gay Father’s Day Ad

JC Penney celebrates real-life pops

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Morning Scoop: Local Girl Made Finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee

Local Girl Comes Up Short in Spelling Bee Finals. Lena Greenberg, of Chestnut Hill, made it to to the Championship Finals of the Scripps National […]

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Questlove’s Guide to Roots Picnic 2012

This weekend, Questlove, Black Thought, and the rest of the Legendary Roots Crew will congregate at Penn’s Landing along with a host of other musical […]

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Cheapskate’s Guide to Philly in the Summer

It all started in the summer of 1793, when the city came down with yellow fever and all of the rich folks got the hell […]

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