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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

Q&A

Are You Philly’s Best Parallel Parker? Now’s Your Chance to Prove It

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Longform

AI Bots Stole My Music

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Karen Hepp Wins Another Victory in Her Battle Against Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg’s company tried to get the Fox 29 anchor’s lawsuit tossed. Again. But the judge wasn’t having it. Here’s the latest.

Q&A

Hop Sing Laundromat’s Lê on His Ban List, Jack Nicholson, and the Key to His Success

The man behind Hop Sing Laundromat pours forth on his future with the Chinatown speakeasy.

Opinion

Mandate or No Mandate, I’m Still Wearing a Mask — for My Own Damn Health

So far, I haven’t contracted COVID. Following the city’s flip-flopping on a new mask mandate, I’m relying my own common sense — and remaining vigilant.

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Philadelphia Magazine Announces New Editor Brian Howard, New Hires

Brian Howard, a veteran of the publication, has taken over the top editorial role. In addition, a new food editor, a new digital editor, and a new editorial assistant have been added to full-time staff.

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Q&A

Doug Glanville Speaks His Mind on Baseball

The Penn grad and former Phillies centerfielder returns to his alma mater for a master class on writing.

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Republican Philly Judge Sues Daily Beast for Calling Her “QAnon-Linked”

In a just-filed federal lawsuit, Paula Patrick, who has been on the bench since 2003, calls the media outlet’s article “reckless and malicious reporting.”


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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Q&A

Marc Lamont Hill on the State of Media, Defunding the Police, and His New Book

The outspoken author, scholar, Temple prof, activist, and Germantown bookshop owner returns with Seen and Unseen.

Longform

Paul Martino’s Audacious Plan to Disrupt the Republican Party

The Doylestown VC has made his money backing startups. He fanned the flames of the COVID culture wars last year by throwing big money into small-town school-board races. Now he’s set his sights on the GOP.

Opinion

U.S. Senate Candidate Conor Lamb Is Running Like a Republican

Between his fairly conservative voting record and a far-right-style super PAC attack ad he’s yet to disavow, is he really the right choice for Democrats?

Longform

The Science Behind Left-Right Confusion

Have trouble telling right from left? You’re not alone.

Reviews

Ben Franklin Stoked a Rivalry Between Boston and Philly

A brand-new book on the fave founding father examines the heady competition he ignited between Philly and Boston.

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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.


Q&A

Lisa Scottoline on Her New Novel, South Philly Roots, and Nancy Drew

Philly’s most prolific novelist ever just released her 34th work of fiction.

chris rock, who performed at the borgata in atlantic city on saturday, less than a week after his infamous encounter with will smith at the oscars
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Chris Rock Emerges Victorious at Chaotic Atlantic City Performance

Lines were long. Tempers were hot. But the comedian delivered the laughs.

Longform

45 Things You Never Knew About Ben Franklin

In advance of the new Ken Burns documentary, the lowdown on the life and loves of the Philly icon.

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Philly Councilmembers Unveil Proposal to Tax Philly’s “Ultra-Rich”

The wealth tax, which could raise up to $280 million annually, targets directly held stocks and bonds. But it’s still a long shot in Council.

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