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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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In Defense of Andre Iguodala

Jesse Owens. Michael Phelps. Carl Lewis. Andre Iguodala. If that list strikes you as odd, it’s probably because you haven’t heard that the Sixers forward […]

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Was Michael Nutter Full of Hot Air When He Promised to Save Schools?

Mayor Nutter kicked off his second term by placing a new emphasis on failing schools demanding that the Philadelphia School District focus on the three […]

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It’s the Rick and Karen Show

They say LGBT activists are bullies

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New TV Show Highlights Cruel Philly

First there was Parking Wars. Then there was Wreck Chasers. Then Tony Danza supposedly made a reality show about our public schools, though I’ve never […]

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If Not For Title IX…

We might still be square dancing

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Soulforce to Begin Equality Ride

The tour kicks off in Philly


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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5 Things You Didn���¢�¯�¿�½�¯�¿�½t Know About Ben Franklin

Today is the 306th birthday of the most popular man in Philadelphia history: Ben Franklin. And while everyone’s heard about the kite experiment and bifocals, […]

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Pat Buchanan Says the Wackiest Things

Pat Buchanan has been suspended from MSNBC since October. Apparently, someone at the network turned off the TV and picked up a book, namely Buchanan’s […]

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The Choice: Save Money or Eat Dinner

Most of the time, Governor Tom Corbett is as careful and deliberative as they come. Friends attribute it to his prosecutorial background (so does he, […]

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Don’t Blame Sunoco for Refinery Closure

Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series on how retooled refineries can save jobs and revitalize manufacturing. See Chris Freind’s “We Can Save […]

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Morning Scoop: Arlene Ackerman Denies Steering Contract

We’re Still Talking About Arlene Ackerman. It’s been nearly half a year since Ackerman was chased from the Philadelphia School District. And by “chased from” […]

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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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NJ Weedman Back in Town

NJ Weedman Ed Forchion isn’t just lamenting the fact that he wasn’t allowed to legally change his name. The marijuana-advocate is in the midst of […]

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Sixers Beat the Bucks

The Sixers moved to 6-0 at home on the year with a 94-82 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks this afternoon. The Knicks lost at Madison […]

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Will Hartnell Get an All-Star bid?

Minnesota’s Mikko Koivu will miss a month or so of action and has bowed out of this year’s All-Star Game. Koivu was one of the […]

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NJ Assemblyman Calls the Eagles Gaybirds

Charles Mainor—a New Jersey assemblyman—took to Facebook over the weekend to boast about his favorite football team, the New York Giants. Oh, and he also […]

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