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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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AI Bots Stole My Music

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Host of MSNBC’s Hardball, grew up in the Northeast, loyal to the R.

“I don’t think I ever realized I had a Philadelphia accent until I was away for a while in college and I began to understand […]

From the Editor

For media geeks like me, the news of late hasn’t been heartening. In what legendary journalist Carl Bernstein has termed today’s “Idiot Culture,” we’re reading […]

Off the Cuff

It may seem like an odd reaction to the verdicts in the City Hall trial — especially coming from me — but I’m not at […]

David Adelman helped to transform West Philly, now he’s using his reforming powers to help college kids across the country

ASK THE CITIZENS of Philadelphia to pinpoint the movers and shakers behind University City’s renaissance in the past decade — a renaissance that’s seen houses […]

A get-the-grill-going recipe from chefs Evan Turney and Mackenzie Hilton, of Center City’s Mercato, help you to master your artichoke

Spiky artichokes can be intimidating — to cook and to eat. But this get-the-grill-going recipe from chefs Evan Turney and Mackenzie Hilton, of Center City’s […]

Judee von Seldeneck, Michael Nutter’s point woman to fill top-level city posts, has built a worldwide executive recruiting company

I AM BEING seduced by Judee von ­Seldeneck. This comes as something of a surprise, considering she is probably 20 years my senior, is married, […]


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.


Learn what to bring to your BYOB with a wine that fits your budget

Merryvale Starmont Sauvignon BlancWith: The ample Chinese offerings at Ardmore BYOB Auspicious.Drink: These succulent preparations need a white that can stand up to their savory […]

A spicy Bavarian-style with aromas that evoke freshly baked banana bread—what more can you ask for in a wheat beer?

When the days get longer and the skirts get shorter, it’s time for seasonal wheat beers like Stoudt’s Weizen, a spicy Bavarian-style beauty with yeasty […]

Snackbar’s search for the next cosmopolitan.

Ask owner Jonathan Makar, and he’ll tell you Snackbar doesn’t want to be a bar. To make his point, the Rittenhouse Square jewel box recently […]

The legendary Inquirer alum returns with a new book, The Soloist

Sure, Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez had some great moments during his 12 years at the Philadelphia Inquirer, but nothing compared to how 2008 […]

Put down the frozen chicken wings and stale nachos and take a look at our three favorite bar bites

Who says tavern tidbits have to be limited to (frozen) chicken wings and (stale) nachos with cheese sauce? Here are three of our favorite bar […]

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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.


Find out where Philly Magazine staff are eating

Brasserie Perrier When Georges Perrier and chef Chris Scarduzio recently scaled back this posh (and expensive) Philly standby, ostensibly to reflect more traditional, accessible brasserie […]

A mixed bag of savings and great finds for May

May means 15 percent savings on in-house stock and 10 percent on furniture orders at Bryn Mawr’s Piccolini, where stylin’ parents can find Pink Floyd […]

Baltimore’s sweet and sour treat lives on in Philly

We may have to give Baltimore credit for the lemon stick, the old-fashioned fruit-and-candy combo that still sneaks its way into mid-Atlantic state fairs, between […]

This month, interior designer Michael Shannon, answers our prayers — and quickly solves the design woes of the decorator-less masses

 Antique divan or custom daybed? Wallpaper by Allegra Hicks or David? This month, interior designer Michael Shannon answers our prayers — and quickly solves the […]

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