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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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Phanatic Is America’s Favorite Mascot

But his pitching needs work

Philly Perfect for Gadhafi?

So says one mayoral candidate

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Rant of the Day

Dude, where’s my wheelchair?

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The Orchestra Needs Some Disney

It’s the only way they can survive

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North vs. South

150 years later

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I Pay My Taxes, I Want My Rights!

Marc Jacobs partners with HRC


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 Sixers Just Aren’t Good Enough

Who are the stooges now?

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Santorum’s Sloppy Slogan

Does it borrow from a gay activist’s poem?

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Apple Says It Gets Better

Coming out stories from techies

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Prom Gone Wrong

The Dumpsta Players are back

Morning Scoop: Orchestra Officially Bankrupt

Plus: Do the Phillies really need Utley?

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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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Rick Santorum’s Motto Mess

His website’s slogan comes from a gay black poet

Castro: No Info About Corrupt Elected Officials

Feds offered a deal?

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Day of Silence

GLSEN protests bullying today

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From Housewife to Gay Icon

Sonja Morgan talks gay pride

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