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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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What Do Your Kids Have That You Didn’t Have?

Read Big Daddy Graham’s list

DAILY SCOOP

Christie vetoes free DRPA tolls

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Movie Review: The Town

Grade A- (no help from Blake Lively)

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Sex with the Lights On

She says no. He says, please?

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Advice for Next Year

Don’t let summer end too soon

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Q&A: Mumia’s Archenemy

Tonight, local filmmaker Tigre Hill premieres his Mumia documentary The Barrel of a Gun at the Merriam. I reached him at his home in Wynnefield […]


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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John Street for Mayor?

Maybe it’s time for a second act

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Inside the Locker Room

Stop half-naked interviews

Picks From Our Style Squad: September 17, 2010

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Scenes from West Philly

Cops, crack and Swarthmore students

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Jersey unemployment rate drops

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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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60 Seconds With Preston & Steve

Chelsea Handler’s sex tape

Trends: The Retro Groom

For a timeless throwback vibe, steer your guy toward classic, masculine Mad Men-inspired pieces for his end-of-the-aisle look

Trends: Autumn Harvest

When it comes to your fall wedding, go with the season — you can’t beat the beautiful, bold, natural colors already all around you

Trends: Sophisticated Chic

For an elegant soiree that’ll never go out of style, stick to clean, streamlined styles in hues of rich chocolate brown and so-pretty powder blue.

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