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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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Check Out Fishtown’s Pizza Museum

A guy was getting married in San Francisco when he saw a Fat Boys record and felt inspired to start collecting pizza memorabilia. This summer, […]

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Dr. Phil’s Common Sense Turns Me On

I’m sitting on the couch wearing sweatpants and an old t-shirt sipping Wawa brand diet iced tea when this thought comes to mind: “I guess […]

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UPenn’s New Incentive for Same-Sex Couples

It bucks the state standard

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Roypocalypse: Who’s to Blame for Doc’s Sore Shoulder

Unless you’ve been in a coma since October 8th of last year, you were not surprised to learn that Phillies ace Roy Halladay has been […]

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When It’s Time to Throw Your Son Out of the House

I had lunch with an old friend last week, and over our chicken salad sandwiches she told me she and her husband had finally done […]

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The Sixers Need to Be More Like the Lakers

Within minutes of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Western Conference semifinals exit last week, talk began about what they could do to improve. This is a […]


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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On Our Gaydar: Las Vegas

The lavender side of Sin City

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Renee Chenault-Fattah for Philadelphia Mayor

Seemingly out of nowhere, the local media has decided that it’s time for a woman mayor in Philadelphia. Forget that the next election isn’t for […]

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Morning Scoop: Search for Teen Missing From the Shore Suspended

Search Suspended for Missing Teen. The search for a 17-year-old boy who went missing while swimming in the ocean at the Jersey Shore on Sunday […]

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Sibling Rivalry

Stacey Vey’s childhood in Wildwood

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Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Parents

My kids are annoyed because my birthday is the week before Mother’s Day. Surely I had nothing but time in utero, so I spent it […]

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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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Inquirer Fueled by Aging Testosterone

For a news organization that says it’s all about the future, the Inquirer continues to be stuck in a boys-club mentality from the ’70s. Two […]

A look back at one of Philadelphia’s most troubling issues

Fifty years ago this month, I began writing this column. That’s a half-century of poking at what ails Philadelphia, and there’s been no lack of […]

The Marcellus Shale controversy may feel worlds away, but it could change everything from our economy to the water we drink. Our man travels through Gasland and brings back tales of boom towns, big business, angry nuns, Hollywood stars and the fight that’s going to transform our state forever 

Two Oscar nominees appearing on the same day. Probably a first for Honesdale High School. They’re here in the 5,000-resident seat of Wayne County at […]

Tequilas at 25

We may live in an era of 144-character political commentary, six-word memoirs and emotional expression via punctuation marks, but it’s hard to beat contemporary restaurant […]

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