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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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Phils, Thrills and Kills

That was one very strange baseball game last night

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Flyers/Bruins: A Historic Rematch?

Maybe, but Ali/Frazier? C’mon.

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Lauren Hart’s Going To Make You Cry

She’s singing at tonight’s Flyers game

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Dirty Tricks In Primary Battle?

So says one candidate

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Still Going: Barnes Saga

Can’t they just move the damn thing?

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New World Record In A.C.

A man and his Wheel of Death


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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Police Commish Can’t Sleep

Bad memories of 9/11

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Road Trip: Broadway, Baby

The Normal Heart and more

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Antigay Slurs in Sports

One fan can make a difference

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Lesbian Discount Causes Uproar

And a shop owner is threatened

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The Phils Are Old and Creaking

A great April is masking a big problem

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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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Bin Laden is Dead

What is your reaction?

The Scoop: Local Osama reaction

Plus: Where’s the mob when you need it?

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Mumia Deserves Freedom

Not only liberals think so

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Philly’s Past Imperfect

How a statue can increase civic pride

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