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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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UD Student Charged for Pot-Laced Food Business

Like Froot Loops — but trippier.

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Will Dems Oust DNC Chair Over Sanders Feud?

Wasserman Schultz to Bernie Sanders: “hashtag SMH.”

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12 Things You Might Not Know About the Constitutional Convention

229 years later, a look back at how the delegates created a new form of government.

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Tourist Struck, Killed, by SEPTA Train

Woodrow Jackson was visiting from Texas.

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SEPTA to Announce Uber Partnership

The arrangement to be announced tomorrow is intended to improve access to transit throughout the region.

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Gov. Tom Wolf: “Free the Six-pack” in Gas Stations

Twelve licenses are up for approval.


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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Jackie Robinson’s First Contracts to Be on Display in Philly

“It’s an incredibly important document for us to display.”

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Victim ID’d in NE Philly Bus Stop Hit and Run

A man claiming to be the driver of the vehicle turned himself into police early this morning.

Shrine to Gun Violence Victims Pops Up in South Philly

St. Rita’s and Heeding God’s Call will hold a dedication ceremony tomorrow.

OPINION: GOAL Is Wrong Choice for Pride

The selection of a police group to lead this year’s parade is tone-deaf.

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Bill Cosby Is Going to Trial

He lost his preliminary hearing today.

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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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Activists: Uber Tax Should Fund Philly Schools, Not the PPA

The PPA says it needs the money to regulate ride-sharing companies.

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City Officials Targeting Illegally Towed Cars

Councilwoman Sanchez: “We consider it auto theft.”

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Op-Ed: Kenney Broke His Campaign Promises to Minorities and the Poor

Diaz: He’s failed to make his staff diverse, and his proposed soda tax is regressive.

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WATCH: Sanders Says DNC Could Get “Messy”

“Democracy is not always nice and quiet and gentle,” he told the AP.

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