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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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Jim Kenney, Thespian

The mayor made a cameo in a St. Joe’s Prep high school production of the musical comedy Curtains.

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I Went to Every Phillies Game in April and It Was Great

The “Spring Pass” worked out beautifully.

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An Interview with Philly Chess and Poker Pro Jennifer Shahade

Or: Why Sunday is a great day to play poker.

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A Year After the Amtrak Crash, Casey Calls for More Money for Train Safety

He wants $1.9 billion for next fiscal year.

LGBTQ&A: Deja Lynn Alvarez

The city’s new assistant prevention navigator chats about her trans advocacy.

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Black Bear Spotted in the Wissahickon

An expert says it’s “really unusual” to see a bear that close to the city.


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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Panic at the Narberth Parklet!

Not everyone is a fan of the three-day pop-up parklet that, er, popped up in Narberth on Thursday.

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The Media/Elwyn Line Is Shutting Down for 3 Months

SEPTA is temporarily closing the Regional Rail line to finish building a new bridge.

Former Temple President Peter Liacouras Dies at 85

The native Philadelphian was the second-longest serving president of the university.

Why Was a Philly Police Truck Disguised As a Google Street View Car?

Police say it’s their van, but they didn’t approve the use of Google’s logo.

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Sorry, But the Johnson-Feibush Verdict Won’t End Councilmanic Prerogative

Here’s why.

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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.


SEPTA Wants More Digital Billboards at Subway Stops

Because the world has an endless capacity for junk.

PoliticalFest 2016 - Philadelphia
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PoliticalFest Will Celebrate U.S. Political History During DNC

The festival will last a week.

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Philly One of Worst Cities for Dog Attacks, Says U.S. Postal Service

And the worst of all on the East Coast.

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Amtrak 188 Survivor Recounts Night of Fateful Crash

“Every breath I take, I think about it,” says Robert Hewett. He’d like to meet the first responders who saved him.

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