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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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Good Life: The 411: Shopping: Urban Outpost

Elle Belle by Diane Beloff opens up in Rittenhouse Those of you who rely on Haverford’s Diane Beloff for your most fashionable finds, rejoice: Beloff […]

Good Life: The 411: Spas: A New Coat of Polish

It’s hard to imagine a nail studio that’s cozier — or more elegant — than Wayne’s Polished Spa & Boutique It’s hard to imagine a […]

Good Life: The 411: Abode: Home Cookin’

More evidence that retail east of Broad is ready to kick off its training pants: smart new Kitchenette, a bright, well-organized ­basement-level boutique for those […]

Good Life: The 411: Expansion: Spa-‘n’-Shop

South Jersey beauty empire Rizzieri opens in Marlton South Jersey beauty empire Rizzieri is at it again. It’s jumped into a recently vacated space in […]

Good Life: The 411: Fitness: First Gym, Then Dandy

A workout that includes a remedy for post-session aches? You betcha, says oh-so-thoughtful Lithe Method.  A workout that includes a remedy for post-session aches? You […]

He was a novelist from the old school — a tortured, drunken renegade whose brilliant first book earned comparisons to Faulkner and Kerouac. But in the end, the chaotic beauty of Tristan Egolf’s prose was nothing compared to the unrest in his head. A literary tragedy

The chaotic beauty of Tristan Egolf’s prose was nothing compared to the unrest in his head HE IS A man in the wrong place at […]


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.


Good Life: Model Citizens: Chi Kim, 33, and Ben Woodward, 33

 Kim and Woodwardnew are creative directors of the t-shirt line, Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction Who: Chi is a clothing designer who’s worked […]

Pulse: 60-Second Critic: A Different Kind of Mommy War

With style and wit, Philly Mag’s Vicki Glembocki tackles the challenges, disappointments and adjustments of modern motherhood Months after giving birth, Philly Mag’s Vicki Glembocki […]

Biweekly in the Philadelphia Inquirer

Our über-right-wing ex-U.S. senator’s new Inquirer column is meant to throw conservatives some raw meat in their morning paper Our über-right-wing ex-U.S. senator’s new Inquirer […]

By Patrick J. Murphy (Henry Holt and Co.; $25)

Review of Taking the Hill: From Philly to Baghdad to the United States Congress by Patrick J. Murphy Pat Murphy’s story would seem pretty compelling: […]

The city has long been held economic hostage by trade unions that overcharge for everything from building skyscrapers to screwing in light bulbs at the Convention Center. Can a reform-minded mayor and a surprisingly feisty City Council stop them?

FRANK KEEL RECENTLY placed an enormous hand on a hallway wall in City Hall. The broad-shouldered spokesman for Philadelphia’s electricians union grimaced, and literally leaned […]

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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.


By Lisa Scottoline (HarperCollins; $25.95)

A perfect, cozy three-night read for a chilly winter weekend Devotees will laud the return of Mary DiNunzio, Scottoline’s lovable Catholic schoolgirl nerd-turned-attorney at Bennie […]

Sofitel, 120 South 17th Street, 215-569-8300, sofitel.com

The city’s boutique hotel just launched its new $2,000-per-night (and up) Presidential Suite penthouse. How does it measure up? The city’s boutique hotel, where you […]

Pulse: Chatter: Nightlife: The Ultimate VIP Room

Mark Marek, owner of new 17th Street bar G, is taking the concept of VIP up a notch Time was, you knew you were among […]

This May, the NCAA is getting tougher on college athletic programs whose students don’t make the grade academically. And that could spell trouble for some Big Five schools

This May, the NCAA is getting tougher on college athletic programs whose students don’t make the grade academically Area athletic directors will be sweating some […]

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