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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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Are You Philly’s Best Parallel Parker? Now’s Your Chance to Prove It

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AI Bots Stole My Music

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Liz Gilbert Is Alive and Well and Living in Frenchtown

Usually, if you drive an hour and a half to see how someone is doing, it’s because they are not doing so well. I suspect, […]

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“A Major Landmark In American History”

For nearly two decades Arthur Caplan, PhD, director of Penn’s Center for Bioethics, has been one of America’s leading voices on health and medicine. I […]

Oprah detoxes, Beyonce detoxes. But you don’t have to swear off solid food to rid your body of toxins. 

Longer, warmer days call for everything from a new wardrobe to a change in your sleep schedule, but don’t forget to change the one area […]

The secret to beating spring allergies: local honey. Here’s why it works and where to find it.

Nobody likes a bee sting, but the honey from these pesky summer bugs could be a strong ally in your battle against stuffy heads and […]

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33 Best Things to Do in Philly This Weekend

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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.


What To Do Tonight

After work tonight, get yourself over to the Constitution Center, where Philly Mag will be hosting its annual Martini Madness par-tay. There will be lots […]

Eagles Source: “No Frontrunner” for Donovan

Inquirer Lenders Ask Court: Overturn That Goofy Ruling. You know, the one that undid several decades of bankruptcy law, basically screwed them out of hundreds […]

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I Hate Duke!

My NCAA tournament bracket was distinguished from many others this season when I wrote in Baylor as my upset pick to make the Final Four. […]

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Greetings from Slob-ville

Cowboy boots, tight jeans, a plaid shirt hanging out. I am not describing the rodeo I attended. Regrettably, no. I went to brunch last Sunday […]

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Bugged

A few weeks ago, my college students and I discussed the Lower Merion webcam spying debacle in class. They were almost unanimously horrified that a […]

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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.


Trend Watch: Fried Chicken

Last year I was assigned the dreaded duty of Best of Philly fried-chicken scouting. While NYC chefs hopped on the fried-chicken bandwagon a couple of […]

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What To Do Tonight

OK, I’ve gotta motor, so let’s make this quick and dirty: fans of funk should not miss Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk with the Rebirth Brass Band […]

Latest Report: Donovan to the Raiders?

Philadelphia: Not As Bad As You Might Expect. Crime down, population up, says a Pew study. [Business Journal] ESPN: Raiders Now the “Clear Cut Favorite” […]

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