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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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Three Mile Island Will Shut Down in 2019

The facility experienced a partial meltdown in 1979.

Philly’s Unlikely Role in the “Twin Peaks” Revival

David Lynch found a way to work the city he’s called “horrible, but in a very interesting way” into his new series.

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Why Chunks of LOVE Park Are Being Shipped to Sweden

Malmö, Sweden wants to preserve the (unofficial) skatepark.

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Here’s When to Avoid I-676 This Week

Construction will force the highway to close three nights.

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Excellent Adventures

Are these two Main Line expats at the forefront of a new lifestyle? Or just the most millennial millennials ever?

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By Fare Means or Foul: Dueling SEPTA Key Reviews

We had two editors try out SEPTA Key, the long-awaited transit payment card.


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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Best Thing: Jim Gardner Photobombed Cecily Tynan

And she didn’t mind a bit.

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Philly Might Ban Waving Inflatable Tube Men

How will anyone ever sell a car again?

Chip Kelly’s Next Gig: ESPN College Football Analyst

The smarmy former Eagles coach heads to TV after flaming out in the NFL.

Opinion

Republicans and Free Speech

Clay: They could really learn something about it from Philly’s Hebrew Israelites.

No More Cigs on the Wildwood Boardwalk in 2018

Violators caught lighting up will be subject to a $1,000 fine or up to 90 days in the slammer.

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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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$95.6 Million Awarded to Victim in 2013 Building Collapse

Mariya Plekan lost the lower half of her body in the catastrophe.

Opinion

Forget Trump and Macron — We All Suck at Handshakes

Marks: Admit it — you’re as bad as the president at this daily trial of masculinity.

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SEPTA’s About to Get More Expensive

The transportation agency just approved system-wide fare hikes.

Does Pa.’s AG Have the Solution to Our Opioid Epidemic?

AG Josh Shapiro laid out 10 recommendations for the insurance industry to help stem this public health crisis.

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