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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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The first family of Philly politics– a dominant party boss, enigmatic mayor, and now a feisty new Council member.

AT AN EVENING meet-the-candidates session for State Senate, Bill Green proves he is his father’s son. The first-term City Councilman has come to the Ethical […]

The pros and cons of the Franklin Institute’s new 275-seat 3-D-and-Blu-ray-capable theater—Does it truly make movie magic?

The Franklin Institute’s new 275-seat 3-D-and-Blu-ray-capable theater is, for better and worse, unlike any movie house in the Delaware Valley. With Thornton Oakley paintings of […]

Long before the Berenstain Bears came to fame, Stan and Jan Berenstain depicted a more serious message

Long before the Berenstain Bears children’s books came to fame, newlyweds and University of the Arts grads Stan and Jan Berenstain holed up in their […]

Wall decals, the darlings of the decorating world, have been slow to catch on here, but that’s poised to change…

Parisian shelter boutiques are selling out of them. Londoners are doing up flats with them. Copenhagen design houses are practically producing them by the cargo […]

The sale of a 1787 Bordeaux belonging to Thomas Jefferson carries a $156,000 price tag…

When journalist Benjamin Wallace first heard about the sale of a 1787 bordeaux belonging to Thomas Jefferson, he didn’t realize the intrigue behind the bottle’s […]

Has John Bolaris lost his thunder?

John Bolaris’s meteo-return to Philly earlier this year was hyped as the Second Coming: We saw silly promotions on Fox 29 and boldface cameos in […]


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.


Jeff’s program for treating body and soul

As a speech therapist at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Addy Schultz has been around sick patients and their families for 31 years. But she’d never […]

Helping the disabled adjust to life, one curb and cobblestone at a time

Attorney Jerry Segal had conquered plenty of challenges by the time he left -Magee Rehabilitation Center in 1989, five months after spinal surgery left him […]

At Drexel, patients can get a doc’s-eye view of the world

In the 14 years since Susan Pfunke was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, she’s endured two major surgeries, spent countless hours in doctors’ offices, and read […]

How CHOP supports families of terminally ill kids

Michelle Holmes knew it was inevitable. Her son Brandon, weakened by a rare neuromuscular disease, wouldn’t live to see his 19th birthday. Michelle swore his […]

Top Schools: Learning Unbound

22 Ways to Help Your Kids Find Their Own Passionate Pursuits Pricey private institutions and high-spending public schools have the impressive facilities, wide range of […]

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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.


Top Schools: Tales out of School

No doubt attending a great high school gives students a leg up in the college sweepstakes. But admissions officers today aren’t necessarily looking for applicants […]

Spring is in the air — along with that scrubbing spirit

For Cleaning Supplies:Foster’s Urban Homeware124 North 3rd Street, 267-671-0588; shopfosters.comFunction meets fashion at this cool Old City home accessories shop, which features cutting-edge cleaning and […]

Pulse: Style: Low Down: Mr. Fix-Its

» Carman’s Shoe Repair (8111 Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill; 215-247-7706). Carman Jr. is now running the show at this 60-year institution, where you’ll find trusted […]

Step into these four new boutiques.

Step into these four new boutiques. Chéree Amour Shoes1040 North 2nd Street; 215-625-0225 Open since last December, this Northern Liberties boutique specializes in sexy, sophisticated […]

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