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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

Q&A

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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A scene from a Fourth of July parade, like the one that has been canceled in Whitemarsh Township
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Philly Today: Terrorism Fears Cancel Suburban Fourth of July Parade

Plus, Taylor Swift and some football guys and their mom brunched in Philly.

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How to Grow Up in Philadelphia

Author Tom McAllister’s new book navigates the ups and downs of being raised in Philly, and the adult who came out the other side.

Longform

How Conshohocken Got Cool

The sleepy borough on the Schuylkill has surprisingly become one of Philly’s hottest places to live.

Preston & Steve cast members Preston Eliot, Kathy Romano, and Steve Morrison react to the news that Romano no longer works for WMMR (images via livestream embedded below)
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Yesterday Was a Devastating Day at WMMR’s Preston & Steve Show

“We feel absolutely gutted.”

Opinion

Just Ask Victor: Who Is Supposed to Pay for Prom These Days?

A Main Line parent is fed up over the financing of the big upcoming event. But his concerns raise much bigger questions.

Left: Dave Portnoy, whose Philly bro bar Barstool is the epicenter of an antisemitic incident. (Photo via Zach Catanzareti/Flickr/Creative Commons) | Right: Philadelphia attorney Chuck Peruto. (Photo courtesy The Law Offices of Chuck Peruto).
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Now Chuck Peruto Is Going After Dave Portnoy in Antisemitism Scandal

The new fallout from the incident at Portnoy’s Philly bro bar involves the famed Philly attorney.


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 New Pope Went to Villanova, and Philly Has Something to Say About It

Grab your holy wooder: Pope Leo XIV shall hence be known as the Delco Pope.

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Philly Today: The Dave Portnoy Antisemite Scandal Hits the Main Line and Drexel University

Plus, SEPTA buses are now handing out parking tickets.

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Philly Today: Temple Student in Dave Portnoy Antisemite Saga Just Made Things Worse

Plus, Philly’s Fourth of July makes a comeback thanks to LL Cool J.

Q&A

Philly YA Author Adam Cesare on Turning Clown in a Cornfield Into a Slasher Hit

The Philly-based author talks about the adaptation of his hit novel, the true terror of teaching, and how Clive Barker saved his career.

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Philly Today: Disturbing Allegations Emerge Against School of Rock Founder Paul Green

“No comment,” is all the music teacher had to say to me on Tuesday morning.

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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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Dave Portnoy Just Went Totally Berserk on a 6ABC Reporter

“Fuck ABC,” says Portnoy. “I forgot how much I hate journalists like this fucking piece of shit.”

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Philly Today: Dave Portnoy Is Sending Accused Antisemite from Philadelphia On Paid Trip

Plus, a hometown hero takes on Donald Trump.

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The Beef Bandits of Nicetown: The Biggest Cargo Theft Ring in Modern Philadelphia History

Philadelphia has experienced an unprecedented surge in cargo theft. That is, until Philly police and the Department of Justice cracked the case.

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We Spoke With the Alleged Delco Pooper

We had some burning questions about her tantalizing OnlyFans account.

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