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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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Philly’s Groupon-Style College Startup

College students in the Philadelphia area should get ready to rely on Groupon LivingSocial Google Offers Stoupons for discounts on their commercial needs. Next semester, […]

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Foyer’s Helping LGBT Youth

A new program gets kids off the street

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If Loving Tim Tebow Is Wrong …

It is true that Tim Tebow’s throwing motion does not resemble that of Johnny Unitas. He has horrible footwork, takes too much time to load […]

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Cheltenham Debates Ordinance

Adrian Shanker shares his thoughts

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Mitt Romney’s $10,000 Bet Doesn’t Matter

Mitt Romney is rich. Who cares? I mean, I get it: I’m supposed to care, especially after Romney stuck his hand out to Rick Perry […]

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Gay Veteran Responds to Ad

A serious take on Perry’s campaign ad


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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Why Is Real-Life Customer Service So Bad?

So the microwave died, quite suddenly, over the weekend. I didn’t mourn it for a minute, because it was purchased by my husband and was […]

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Morning Scoop: Cardinal Foley Dead

Cardinal John P. Foley Died. Cardinal John P. Foley died yesterday at the age of 76. Cardinal Foley was born in Darby but became known […]

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Chewing Gum Raises Test Scores

Take that, nuns! This triumphant reaction, complete with fist pump and success grunt, came the other day when I learned the big news from St. […]

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14 Things Philadelphia Needs for Christmas

The holiday season approaches. Bah humbug. My Christmas Scrooge emerges around this time. It’s not the decorating and baking and shopping that get to me; […]

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RJD2 Gets His Wish

The city’s Historic Designation board was originally expected to vote this morning in favor of HD for the Overbrook Farms neighborhood. But then we published […]

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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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Pronger Out Indefinitely

Flyers captain Chris Pronger was slated to miss four weeks or so after undergoing knee surgery. Now, his absence has been declared indefinite after the […]

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23 Charged in PSU Riots

Police have charged 23 people in connection with the riots in State College that followed the firing of Joe Paterno last month. Authorities say that […]

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CBS Buys Latifah’s Philly Drama

Charles Murray—of Criminal Minds fame—is set to write and produce a new procedural drama with Queen Latifah attached as an executive producer. CBS has purchased […]

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Fashion Tip: Cure Your LBD

Women somehow got it into their heads (I blame Coco Chanel) that the only way to look chic, thin and pulled together is to wear […]

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