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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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Philadelphia City Council Approves Sixers Arena

It ain’t over till it’s over, but it’s almost over.

Some of the models who have filed a lawsuit against the nightclub at Tierra Colombiana in Philadelphia (photos via court exhibits/fair use)
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Philly Today: Ten Models Sue Popular Nightclub Over Sexy Photos

Plus, Independence Blue Cross deletes executive photos and bios after United HealthCare CEO murder. And… Luigi Mangione’s Philly connections.

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Philly Today: Rouge Is Suing John Bolaris Over Nasty Comments

It’s a rumble in Rittenhouse! Plus, a Franklin Institute controversy brews.

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Philly Today: From Jason Kelce to Josh Shapiro, Philly’s Write-In Votes for President

Plus, the unbearable shame of $8 Sixers tickets. And this team wants a new arena?!

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Philly Today: The Sexiest Local Male News Anchor In Entire Country Is, Apparently, NBC10’s Keith Jones

No word on what Brian Taff or Rick Williams have to say about this. Plus, Mike Jerrick hate mail.

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Philly Today: Mike Jerrick Makes Bad Suicide Joke About Rocky Movies

Mike apparently never got the memo that suicide jokes aren’t funny. Plus, John Bolaris tweets go poof.


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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Philly Today: John Bolaris Had a Rough Sunday Night In Rittenhouse Square

The fracas involved him, Rouge owner Rob Wasserman, and one steadfast bouncer.

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Can John Fry Revive Temple?

The former Drexel president has built his legacy reshaping not just universities, but the neighborhoods they call home.

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Governor Shapiro Throws SEPTA a $153 Million Life Preserver

The cavalry rode to SEPTA’s rescue today and pulled it back from the fiscal cliff.

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Philly Today: Rampant Rodent Feces Shut Down South Philly Bar

Plus, the completely unnecessary return of Roy Rogers restaurants.

Opinion

What Leaders Can Learn From Josh Shapiro

I don’t know if he’ll run for president in four years, but he has an admirable ability to bring people together.

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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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Massage Therapist Gets Probation in South Philly Sexual Assault Case

He can thank his accuser, who tells Philly Mag, “I wasn’t out for revenge.”

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Philly Today: Comcast Is Ditching MSNBC and Other Cable Channels It Owns

Plus, Philly gets Uber XXL and our own TKTS ticketing booth.

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Philly Today: How the City’s New Twice-a-Week Trash Collection Works

Plus, crime does pay if you’re a Philly politician.

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Metropolitan Opera Visits South Philly to Find America’s Future Opera Stars

Queen Village’s Settlement Music School was the place to be earlier this month.

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