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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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WTF?

Is texting ruining my daughter’s life?

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Phillies vs. Yankees

Atomic wedgie time

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In Defense of Abby Sunderland

And her dad, too

Did Bam Margera Use the N Word?

That’s what his alleged attacker says

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From the Bed of Big Daddy Graham

Maybe this post will get me laid

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Ask Monica

My favorite Philly Father’s Day ideas


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.


Camille Barnett Worst Person of the Week Award

Who is it?

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Friday Movie Blog

The beautiful Colin Farrell (sigh)

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Debrahlee Lorenzana Got Exactly What She Wanted

Too hot for Wall Street

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Video: Philly’s Best Date Spots

Watch and learn

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Preston & Steve

Russell Brand!

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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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Memo to Philly Sports Fans: You Really Do Suck

Michael Callahan explains why

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Al Franken is no fan of Comcast

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Sex and the City 2

Why do the critics hate it?

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The Things I Think

Mike Miss: DeSean Jackson, Punk-in-Progress

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