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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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It’s time to down some eggnog, throw on a Santa suit, and go for a jog through Northern Liberties

It’s Christmastime in the city. And for a surprising number of Philadelphians — about 6,000 — that means it’s time to down some eggnog, throw […]

The cheesesteak has evolved into our signature icon. Here, an oral history of the sandwich we can’t live wit’out 

Frank Olivieri Jr., owner, Pat’s King of Steaks: My great-uncle, Pat — that was my grandfather’s older brother — he had a hot-dog stand he […]

Philly’s most avant-garde chef is serving up burgers at Pub & Kitchen

As chef at Snackbar, that lounge-y, red-hued boîte off Rittenhouse Square, Jonathan McDonald brought molecular gastronomy to Philadelphia in the form of apples coated in […]

We present our ranking of the 100 moments in the past 100 years that have made us, moved us, shamed us and shaped us.

When this magazine came into being in 1908, who could have predicted that masses of Philadelphians would perish in a flu epidemic? Or that a […]

We’ve discovered a slew of local ­bartenders mixing up something even hotter than mulled wines and Irish coffees. Literally

Mulled wines and Irish coffees were our go-to drinks for soul-warming on snowy days, until we discovered a slew of local ­bartenders mixing up something […]

Here’s why, more than ever, we need a mayor like Dick Dilworth

HE LOVED THE city when it took an act of profound imagination to love it, when it was grimy, when it stank, when you could […]


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.


Your (Thanksgiving) Week: A Balkan Band, Two Eagles, and One Ancient Pair of Gams

TONIGHT … South Broad Street will be alight with oh just so much excitement as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra visits the Wachovia Center and the she-just-can’t-shake-it-like-she-used-to […]

No, really. People do eat fruitcake. McMillan’s Bakery in Westmont sells more than 700 pounds of the ­Christmas classic every year. Perhaps it’s because the bakery’s 40-year-old family recipe combines the traditional sweet, liquor-soaked fruits with a light batter that belies the dense stereotype of holiday punch lines.

No, really. People do eat fruitcake. McMillan’s Bakery in Westmont sells more than 700 pounds of the ­Christmas classic every year. Perhaps it’s because the […]

Talking food with the chef of Pumpkin, Pumpkin Cafe and Pumpkin Market

Fondest food memory: When I was growing up, my diet was straight-up Americana, so when I first tasted lamb with rosemary, I thought, “Oh my […]

The hot spots Philly Mag staffers are eating at this month

MÉmÉThe debut of Mémé was bittersweet for this Rittenhouse neighborhood, still mourning Melograno’s five-block move, but hungry to see what praised (remember M Restaurant?) and […]

Fox 29 reporter Jeff Cole isn’t a racist. He’s just obsessed with busting liars, cheats and bad guys

THE WHITE PICKUP truck with CITY OF PHILADELPHIA stenciled on the back zoomed along on West River Drive, its driver heading from where he was […]

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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.


President and COO of Comcast-Spectacor Peter Luukko lets us in on the game plan for his teams — and their fans

NO ORGANIZATION HAS mastered the sports world — players’ contracts, naming rights, luxury seating — better than Philly’s own Comcast-Spectacor, and no person more creatively […]

In a post-parade conversation, Phils pitcher Jamie Moyer and Hollywood filmmaker Mike Tollin compare notes on the national pastime

Philly Mag: You were both at the 1980 World Series parade. What are your memories 28 years later?  Jamie Moyer: Well, I was a high-school […]

The man behind Charlie Manuel’s World Series suit

On that historic Friday in October, as floats sailed through the city to celebrate Philly’s looong-awaited World Series win, all eyes were on a grinning […]

Madonna in Philadelphia: “One Remarkable Android”

The last time I saw Madonna on stage was her televised performance of "La Isla Bonita" with Gogol Bordello (whom I love, love, love) at […]

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