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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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Hillary Clinton speaking at Temple University
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Clinton Stumps for Millennial Votes at Temple

“I will never be the showman my opponent is.”

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Reactions Mixed After Philly’s FOP Endorses Trump

The president of the Philly cop union said Hillary Clinton “blew the police off.”

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Heavily Used I-95 Ramp to Close for 9 Months

It’s part of a construction project at the Betsy Ross Bridge Interchange.

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The Revel Casino Finally Has a New Name

TEN. Yes, in all caps.

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The Marijuana-Fueled Return of Dan Gross

From Daily News gossip columnist to weed journalist.

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Amtrak, NJ Transit Delays Follow Bomb Explosion This Morning

More than 2,000 commuters were affected.


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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People Aren’t Taking This Miracle AIDS Drug, And That’s a Huge Problem for Philly

PrEP could stop the spread of HIV, but few people use it.

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Sixers Roundup

In this week’s roundup we collect some of the articles that came out of Brett Brown’s media luncheon and start looking toward the 2017 NBA draft.

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Why Philly Refuses to Become a 24-Hour City

New York can keep its clubs. Philly would rather turn in.

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Generational Poverty: Trying to Solve Philly’s Most Enduring Problem

Is there a way out?

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Best Thing: Carson Wentz Had the Best-Selling Jersey in the NFL

And just a few months ago, he was locked in a bathroom in Jersey …

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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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Alden Park Tenants Begin Rent Strike

A band of unhappy residents decide to press their case collectively.

Two Police Officers Shot in West Philly

A chaotic scene scene overtook the area late Friday night.

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Philly State Rep Running for Reelection Is a Convicted Felon

She’s running unopposed, too.

LGBTQ Event of the Week: Rasputin’s Room

Lil’ Steph returns with a burlesque show of global proportions.

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