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Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year.

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A beloved bartender and the former chef at Lolita give Rittenhouse a New American spot that won’t break the bank

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Thanks to the big cheese at PhillyCarShare, something’s cooking on South Street — and it could be you

Eli Massar, executive director of PhillyCarShare, is translating that organization’s brilliant concept to a brand-new rent-by-the-hour commercial kitchen called Philly Kitchen Share. The space can […]

From food-friendly bars to high-quality quick-service spots and even top-shelf chains, they’re growing restaurants on the streets of Penn — and beyond

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We sent our reporter to find out how the members of the city’s suddenly crowded steakhouse field are faring

Steakhouses in the city are facing two potential business-killing problems: Not only are the pricey (and expense account-reliant) restaurants taking a hit because of the […]

Top Doctor Karl Doghramji, medical director of the Jefferson Sleep Disorders Center, offers the secret to snoozing soundly.

Question: I fall asleep fine, but I always seem to wake up in the middle of the night, unable to go back to sleep. I […]

Suburbanites no longer have to trek to the city to fit into their skinny jeans

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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.

A local hiking group that will help you hit your fitness goals — sans treadmill.

Sick of the treadmill? So are we. And so is Hungary-born Julius Geday, founder of The Philadelphia Hiking and Adventure Group. For the past year, […]

Heart-pumping climbs, dog-friendly paths and walks for the kids.

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We’re lucky in Philadelphia — the future of medicine is already here. That’s why this year, we wanted to shine a spotlight on the region’s rising stars — our best physicians age 40 and under — and the astounding work they’re doing, from 3-D robotic surgery to preserving the fertility of cancer patients to making blind men see

THE 375 TOP DOCTORS IN PHILADELPHIAAs selected by their peers and compiled by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. THE NEXT GENERATION OF GREAT PHILADELPHIA DOCTORS Meet […]

What Philadelphia was wearing this week

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SLIDESHOW SEE LAST WEEK’S STREET STYLE HERE Happy Friday!Ah, another nice week … Well, for the most part. Hopefully, soon, […]

Monique Mason, owner of Moko Beauty Studio, dishes  about her fave recent purchase

WHO: Monique MasonOWNS: Moko Beauty Studio MOST RECENT PURCHASE I’M LOVING: Melie Bianco toteDISCOVERED AT: J. Karma BoutiqueWHY I’M OBSESSED: I purchased it two weeks […]

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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.

44 more rising medical stars.

Mark Abdelmalek, 34Dermatologic surgery, Hahnemann/DrexelABC News medical research journalist who performs Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancers, cosmetic dermatology, and laser surgery, including a specialized […]

A limited edition porter with a coffee twist

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In watering holes across the region, men and women are shaking things up 

Back when I was a wide-eyed youngster in South Jersey — this is going way back to the loathsome 1980s — the gender lines in […]

Jazz up your look whether you’re wearing a sundress, jeans and a tee, or your Sunday best

SEE THE SHINY STYLES HERE Loving all the metallics you’re seeing in your favorite Philly stores? Try these glossy, glistening shoes — they’ll jazz up […]

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