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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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Exploit your friends for fun and profit!

When I opened the e-mail, I knew it was the beginning of the end. It came from my friend Jenn. My cool friend Jenn. My […]

You write a check to charity, but does it really make a difference? Enter the team of Penn researchers cracking the code on what kind of giving works best. (Surprise: It’s not always what you think)

If I were a rich man, I’d have a rich man’s worries. I’d worry about the stock market. I’d worry about my tax bracket. And […]

There’s no resting on laurels for Meryl Levitz, even if she is currently celebrating the 15th successful year of her baby—the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation. Here, the woman who’s done more than anyone (save the Phillies) for city pride spills—with love—on what Philly still desperately needs, her Francophilia, and why she’s heard enough about the damn cheesesteaks, already

My full name is … Meryl Levitz. I am … a happy and productive person most of the time. I was born in … Chicago. […]

Why is the most important Philadelphian of the past 25 years eating microwave dinners at home alone with his golden retrievers? Because a man’s life changes. That’s why

It’s four o’clock in the morning, and the former governor of Pennsylvania is standing on the back steps of his new East Falls bachelor pad, […]


Today’s younger Philly couples are not only waiting longer to say "I do"; they’re dealing with a whole different set of issues than their parents—from Facebook-stalking to who gets to pick the love seat. Can marriage survive it? An intimate look at an institution in flux

Picture a man and a woman. Let’s call them Michael and Jennifer. Michael is 30 and has a college degree; he’s worked hard to get […]

The South Philly musician on his acclaimed new album, the state of jazz, and his iPhone jones

Why trombone?: My mom couldn’t afford a sax, and the band teacher had a tuba and trombone sitting around. And I wasn’t playing tuba. Most […]


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.


Gear, gizmos and gadgetry the old man really wants

If Dad can’t set it up, Springboard will.Sonos S5 wireless music system, $399 at Springboard Media, 2212 Walnut Street, 215-988-7777. If it’s good enough for […]

Avalon’s retail transformation continues as another mainland mainstay opens a satellite down the Shore

Last August, lifelong Shore-goer Candice Caprice jumped at the chance to open a pop-up-shop version of her Media boutique, Per Lei, in an empty storefront […]

Former model, art aficionado, co-owner of the Rago Arts & Auction Center

“This dress is from MUJI. I don’t think about what I’m going to wear too much. It just sort of happens. I like to buy […]

From the water’s edge, ageless Adonises and Athenas reveal their secret: They watch you just as much as you watch them

Paris? London? Cape Cod? They’re all beautiful. But when summer rolls around, there’s just one place a real Philadelphian wants to be. From ice-cream cones […]

For more than 40 years, the Giuntas of West Chester have been going down the Shore together as a family. This time around, somebody crashed the party: our writer

Tradition occasionally bends down the Shore, but you need a pretty good reason to break it. What would you want to change? After a year […]

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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.


Reviews

Mike Stollenwerk’s latest earns its Fishtown address

At Fathom, where oysters come cold or “chicken-fried” atop potato salad, there are several ways to drink. You could cool your belly against the painted […]

While you were hibernating, the Shore food scene was changing. Here’s what you need to know

ATLANTIC CITY What is it with Italian men and their namesake restaurants? Luke Palladino, who used to be at the Borgata (and more recently received […]

Escape to the seaside sans the Shore crowds

OBX bumper stickers are ubiquitous for a reason: The Outer Banks, with its laid-back vibe and miles of beaches unblemished by overdevelopment, is hard not […]

Summer 2011 Travel Deals

Jersey Shore: The Seaview in Galloway, New Jersey—about eight miles from A.C.—has reopened after a multimillion-dollar reno. NYC: Because folding back your sheets isn’t enough […]

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