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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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Are Billboards as Civic Monuments the Future of Suburban Advertising?

What happened in Middletown could happen where you live.

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Pizza Maestro Joe Beddia on the One Thing You Should Never Order on Your Pie

One year after closing his legendary Girard Avenue shop, Beddia is back with a new pizzeria.

Best Thing: A Bird-Flipping Hero For Our Times

Debra L. Cruise-Gulyas, we salute you. And you too, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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North Philly Rapper Tierra Whack Is the Future of Hip-Hop

The Grammy-nominated artist is on a fast trajectory.

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Philly’s Genre-Defying Feminist Writer on Finding Her Voice

Meet National Book Award finalist Carmen Maria Machado.

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Philly’s Trailblazing Legislator on the End of City Politics as Usual

Pennsylvania’s first openly gay state legislator of color hopes to declare poverty a public health crisis.


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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The Pennsylvania Turnpike Is Pretty Much Screwed, Says State Watchdog

And Philly might have to pay the price. Here’s why.

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Don’t Thank the City for Finally Removing Those Obnoxious Naked Grouse Bikes

Thank annoyed cycling advocates — and the diminishing returns on a poorly conceived guerrilla marketing campaign.

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Gritty’s March Madness Bracket Is Better Than Yours

Thank your lucky stars that Gritty isn’t involved in your office pool, because his is a certified winner.

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Students Petition to Close Temple as Mumps Cases Reach 74

The university will offer free walk-in vaccination clinics next week.

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Scenes From the Campaign Trail: The Coffee Can of Destiny

Here’s what Philly’s ballot position ritual was like on Wednesday.

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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.


Opinion

The Moral Case for Why We Must Repeal the Soda Tax

On one side we have the privileged who reap its benefits without ever touching a sugary drink, and on the other the impoverished and people of color who fund those benefits.

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Most Charges Dropped Against BBWC Co-Founder Who Disrupted Council Meeting

Activist Abdul-Aliy Muhammad originally faced charges on seven counts over a protest of Council member Jannie Blackwell in February.

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Three Signs Philly Is Getting Serious About Street Safety

The city’s Vision Zero initiative is making serious strides this month.

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Longtime Whole Foods Manager Says Company Policy Discriminates Against Black Workers

Jaleel McFadden says that a company rule allowed white supervisors to block him from promotion for a decade.

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