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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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Ed Rendell Is a Dope

The idiocy of some people never ceases to amaze. For the latest example, just look how the political hacks reacted to the recent week of […]

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Why Is the City of Philadelphia Still Using Paper Time Sheets?

Last Tuesday, city chief technology officer Allan Frank laid out the Division of Technology’s unprecedented six-year, $120 million budget in a hearing before City Council. […]

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Confessions of a Law & Order Junkie

My name is Gail and I am a Law & Order addict. Any hour of the day or night, I have to feed my L […]

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What To Do Tonight

It’s a rainy day and a Monday. Karen Carpenter wouldn’t have known what to do with herself, and I don’t either. The xx at First […]

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Is Dawn Running?

Something fascinating is happening in America. As the two parties that control our government drift farther away from the middle and closer and closer to […]

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Andy Reid, Genius

Although no transcript exists of the reported phone conversation between Donovan McNabb and Andy Reid last week, one imagines part of it went like this: […]


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.


McNabb to the 49ers?

McNabb-o-rama! See Donovan spin. Where will he land? Longtime Eagles beat man Mark Eckel runs through all the options — and says San Francisco makes […]

The Man Who Should Have Been Mayor?

In the 2007 mayor’s race, Congressman Bob Brady’s working-class accent and reputation as a kind of old-timey political lever-puller were no match for Michael Nutter’s […]

Mountain or road, commuter or fixie  —  start taking advantage of the great bicycling opportunities in our region.

Bike Shops, Classes and Services In Feasterville, Guy’s Bikes has an upbeat staff that will fit you on the perfect bike no matter your skill […]

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Sneak Preview: Philly Mag & the Phillies

Our April issue — which officially hits newsstands on Monday — is all about the Phillies, and we’ve got a special sneak preview for Post […]

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes at the Phillies Photo Shoot

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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.


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Who Is Francisco Ayala (& Why Did Philly’s Templeton’s Foundation Just Give Him $1.5 Million)?

This week the locally based John Templeton Foundation awarded its annual $1.5 million Templeton Prize to UCal-Irvine professor of biology and philosophy Francisco J. Ayala. […]

Home: Secret Garden: Recipes

Spinach-and-Potato Frittata serves 4 1 Tbsp. olive oil 4 small red potatoes, sliced 2/3 c. torn fresh spinach 1 Tbsp. sliced green onion tsp. crushed garlic […]

A private city garden proves an idyllic venue for a springtime brunch (and champagne cocktails before noon).

In the heart of Philadelphia, a yard of any kind — side, back, court — is a rare find. So when Beautiful Blooms owner and […]

The Clover Market, an outdoor, upscale vintage-goods emporium, debuts in Ardmore on April 11th and 25th.

The Clover Market, an outdoor, upscale vintage-goods emporium, debuts in Ardmore on April 11th and 25th. In the spring and fall, for two Sundays a […]

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