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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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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.


Is this man too much of a reformer to be mayor? Or so hungry to be mayor that he can't be a real reformer?

Michael Nutter's Dilemma

In black-and-white, color or sepia, there’s something old and something new in capturing your Big Day on film

Picture This

BOP Spotlight: Burger

Burger: Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries

At Bar Ferdinand, tapas is a real meal, not a big event

Tapas Today

What to Drink: St. Emilion Château Teyssier 2003

What to Drink: St. Emilion Château Teyssier 2003

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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.


60-Second Critic: Vintage Views Philadelphia

Calendar: Vintage Views Philadelphia

Gut-Busting Gothic

Gut-Busting Gothic

BOP Spotlight: Furniture Worth Splurging On

Furniture Worth Splurging On: Usona Home Furnishings

Homefront: Screen Play

Screen Play

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