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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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NTSB: Train Went From 70 to 100 MPH in 49 Seconds

Officials say engineer Brandon Bostian has agreed to be interviewed about the crash.

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Allan Domb Thinks He Can Wipe Out Philly’s Tax Delinquency Crisis

A series of Citified Q&As with the top Democratic challengers in the at-large City Council race.

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The Politics of Amtrak Funding

Or: Why conservatives hate trains so much.

Insider: Here’s How to Ensure Super PACs Don’t Pay to Play

Vidas: City law needs to recognize the post-Citizens United world that we live in.

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Will Philly End Its Rape Kit Backlog?

Red states, blue states and Congress are all making it a priority. In Philadelphia… it’s complicated.

First Gay Fighting Video Game Released Today

Does it go too far with LGBT stereotypes?


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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Williams Presses Attack on Kenney, But Is Anybody Listening?

The frontrunner picks up the endorsement of Darrell Clarke while the media focuses on the Amtrak tragedy.

City Council Votes to Make Permanent the Office of LGBT Affairs

Good news for Director Helen Fitzpatrick.

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Nutter: Death Toll at 8, Everyone Accounted For

The final victim was pulled from the wreckage on Thursday.

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Rendell Attacks Congressional “SOBs” in Wake of Amtrak Derailment

“These SOBs didn’t even have the decency to table the vote.”

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Paul Steinke Wants to Transform Corridors

A series of Citified Q&As with the top Democratic City Council challengers.

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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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Narcotics Cops Found Not Guilty

Acquitted on all counts of corruption and shaking down drug dealers.

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Are These the New Sixers Jerseys?

Plus: Stephen A. Smith thinks the team’s new Ben Franklin logo is “corny.”

PA House Resolution to Honor Homophobic Pro-Life Advocate

“He would use terms like ‘faggot’ … toward Brian Sims.”

Insider: The Hot New Schools Cure-All That Isn’t a Cure-All

“Community schools” are a fine idea, but they’re expensive and unproven.

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