Philadelphia Magazine People, Places, News & Views
best philadelphians
News

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)
News

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

ai stole music makeshift hammer
Longform

AI Bots Stole My Music

Latest Stories

Pulse: Philadelphicon: Northeast vs. Central

Every Thanksgiving since 1897 — with breaks here and there for World Wars — Northeast High and Central High have played a football game. It’s […]

Off the Cuff

I would find all of this amusing if it didn’t hurt so much. You can readily see how Atlantic City could become a great seaside […]

At Germantown’s Botanical Style, Brian Foster gives found objects a second chance at life

At Germantown’s Botanical Style, Brian Foster gives found objects a second chance at life At Botanical Style, furnishings designer Brian Foster’s Germantown studio, a salvaged […]

Style Picks: Exports: Sweater Set

For those who take pride in having scored Mary Clark’s hand-knitted Stellapop sweaters at her Old City boutique, Vagabond, before the Barneys of the world […]

Prime Finds: Moc On

So laid-back-cool and comfy, they’re like updated Uggs you can actually wear in public — without looking like Britney circa 2004. Minnetonka moccasins, $35 at […]

There was Frank, Sammy, Dean, Lawford and their skinny comic pal from South Philly. Those were the days, and for Joey Bishop, they always will be

The bit Joey Bishop had worked up was this: Peter Lawford, the actor whose brother-in-law, JFK, had just been elected president of the United States, […]


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.


Home: Shop: Lambertville

Lambertville hardly looks big enough to fill three hours of solid browsing, but this small town is densely packed. The riverside hamlet has an art-town […]

Kelly Clarkson sings from her new album My December (in October.)

After some very public squabbling with her record label, less-than-spectacular album sales and a cancelled summer tour, it’s safe to say it’s been a tough […]

Zot bests the rest with 30-plus versions of this Belgian standard

Zot bests the rest with 30-plus versions of this Belgian standard A restaurant should always know what it is, and, perhaps more importantly, what it […]

Club la Maison, Wayne

Once you start, you’re hooked. I am one of the devout 6 a.m. Spinners at Wayne’s Club La Maison. I roll out of bed somewhere […]

Prime Finds: Car BFF

This brilliant magnet/map keeps tabs on my car in the city; too bad there’s not a version that sticks to my forehead for trips to […]

Read More About

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.


Prime Finds: Sweet Feet

We can’t blame local podiatrist (and hottie!) Maasi J. Smith for trying to keep Philly’s feet pretty with his new line of natural soaks, creams […]

Paradise Island, Bahamas

Paradise Island, Bahamas Turns out my visit to the Cove — the resort-within-a-resort located on Paradise Island — was a bit too late. Had I […]

Banish clutter and chaos from your home office with a professional organizer

Banish clutter and chaos from your home office with a professional organizer The battleground of my marriage measures 20 by 30 feet. It has neutral […]

Scare the living daylights out of yourself at this creepy, crawly film fest

This is the one time of year when your love of zombies won’t creep people out, so get your fix of gore at the six-night […]

<< 1 2 3 4 5 >>