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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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Eagles Strategy Is Correct

They should baby Michael Vick

FOP Files Grievance Over Bugs

PPD has a flea problem

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Team Nutter/Corbett

Can they save Philly schools together?

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Southern Exposure: A Coming Out Story

Mark Mitchell on growing up gay

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Will LGBT Service Members Finally Be Accepted?

A new survey reveals what people really think

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Sapphire Fund Announces Beneficiaries

Find out who made the cut


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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American Jew vs. American Jew

The Israel debate

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It’s a Drag: B’Way and Beyond

The queens at Venture hit the stage

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The Check-Up

Would you drink blood?

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Carl Greene Sues Inky and DN

Claims they damaged his “reputation“

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Rick Perry Likes the Death Penalty

His Texas victims

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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’s in a Name?

The plight of a professor and six girls named Allie

You’ve done Manhattan a million times. Now try something different

Break out your Hipster Shields, people: Brooklyn’s Williamsburg is the place to be right now. The trendy neighborhood just across from Manhattan’s Lower East Side […]

The eight things this high-fashion style-setter and manager of Joan Shepp can’t live without

We caught up Tuesday Gordon, one of our favorite shopgirls and the manager/buyer for Joan Shepp, Walnut’s pillar of avant-garde, high-end, completely covetable fashion. She […]

Morning Scoop: Ballpark Murder Mistrial?

Plus: Philly Pops secedes

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