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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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Twitter Reacts to Kim Davis Going to Jail

“She’ll be on Dancing With the Stars next year.”

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Chris Satullo Out at WHYY

Was credited with building the NPR affiliate’s news operations.

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Prosecutors One Step Closer to Examining Years of Chaka Fattah’s Emails

He loses an early round in court.

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Local Lawsuit Blames Penn, Amazon.com in Student’s Suicide

The nursing major bought cyanide online.

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Is There a Middle Way on Cop Anonymity?

Cops lives do matter. So does transparency. Can we protect both?

Preliminary Hearing Scheduled for Marcus Jones

The 22-year-old man is accused of brutally beating a 53-year-old trans woman last month.


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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Washington D.C. Is Still Trolling Philadelphia

“Philadelphia, like many cities, suffers from a massive inferiority complex.”

Trans Woman Victorious in Bucks County

Christine Kitzler has reigned victorious in a case over her own gender confirming surgery.

Crazy Surge in Center City’s Outdoor Seating

There were zero outdoor cafés in 1995. Now there are 412 businesses with outdoor seating.

Tate-Brown Family Files Federal Class-Action Lawsuit

The 26-year-old was shot and killed by police during a traffic stop last year.

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Thanks, But I Don’t Need the Pope to Forgive My Abortion

Hingston: Are we really still waiting for men’s approval?

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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.


Secret Service Releases Official Pope Security Map

Huge chunk of Parkway open only to ticket-holders. Visitors in the “Francis Festival” zone to enter through 16 checkpoints.

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Why Is Brian Tierney Getting a Big Journalism Award?

And why is there no mention of the Inquirer’s bankruptcy under his leadership?

New Pew Poll Shows Catholics Widely Divided On Issues of Sexuality

44% surveyed said homosexuality is a sin, while 39% said it is not.

Businesses Say Mayor Nutter Is Ignoring Their Papal Visit Pleas

The asterisk? The survey was done by headline-hunting Alan Butkovitz, one of Nutter’s biggest critics.

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