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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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Top Hospitals: Wound Care

Not all that long ago, there weren’t many options for patients with chronic wounds that wouldn’t heal, whether because of diabetes, blood or circulation disorders, […]

Top Hospitals: Voice

It’s not just singers and actors who abuse their voices. Any of us can wake up one day and have difficulty speaking. Penn Center for […]

Top Hospitals: Spinal Cord Injury

Dedicated to proving that life doesn’t end when a fall from a horse or a dive into a shallow pool causes paralysis, the Regional Spinal […]

Top Hospitals: Trauma

When the SUV carrying New Jersey Governor Corzine smashed into a guardrail a year ago crushing 15 bones and pushing his femur through his pant […]

Top Hospitals: Smell and Taste

For a graphic example of the relationship between smell and taste, put a slice of apple in your mouth and a slice of pear under […]

Top Hospitals: Stroke

Strokes are the third leading cause of death in the United States and a major cause of serious, long-term disability. In an instant, a stroke […]


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.


Top Hospitals: Sleep Disorders

Nodding off while you read this? You’re not alone if the last time you can remember sleeping like a baby was when you were a […]

Pulse: Style: New and Now

A Doggie Day Spa Just off bustling Lancaster Avenue in Wayne sits a new sanctuary for sore muscles, tense minds and weary … paws? Ah, […]

Top Hospitals: Sickle-Cell Anemia

This debilitating, hereditary red blood cell disorder strikes primarily African-American children. There are thousands of cases in the Delaware Valley that require chronic transfusions along […]

Pulse: Style: Buy This Now: Riding Boots

This season, the riding boot goes glam: Take this NOW knee-high nubuck stretch version with rhinestone-detailed buckles—inspired by days at the stables, but meant for […]

Top Hospitals: Scleroderma

Not long ago, Sergio Jimenez received a thank-you note from a patient whose son was graduating from college. What made the card so special was […]

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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.


Philadelphia Hospitals: Pelvic Health

Most of the problems treated here are ones your grandmother never would have talked about: leaky bladder, pain during intercourse, interstitial cystitis, vaginal discomfort, difficulty […]

Features: How to Speak Philadelphian: Top 10: Lyrics Heard at Philly Karaoke Bars

10. “I wanna fly like an Iggle.” 9. “Comin’ to Uhmurica.”8. “Yer only you-men.”7. “I dunno why youse say gabye, I say s’up.”6. “Pleased ta […]

Pulse: Player: Douglas Barry

Normally, when a 19-year-old tells you he’s working on a book, it’s a safe bet he means reading one. Of course, most 19-year-olds don’t have […]

A Philadelphia magazine exclusive investigation

Lynn Doyle has a Philly accent. Ed Rendell knows this. Ramona Africa and Mikhail Gorbachev know. Johnnie Cochran knows, too, bless his soul. They’ve all […]

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