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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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Check out Philadelphia’s Whiskey Festival this week.

As the winter chill returns, Philly Mag has the perfect way to keep a body warm: whiskey. At our fifth-annual Whiskey Festival this Wednesday, more […]

An all-natural designer of effortless holidays

Check out this tasty new recipe from Marigold Kitchen.

Marigold Kitchen’s new Southern-inspired brunch menu has made Saturday and Sunday morning trips out to West Philly pretty much mandatory. And chef Erin O’Shea’s oh-so-creamy […]

Design within our reach: beautiful, functional furniture from local studios

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What’s What With … Chazz Palminteri

Next week, actor Chazz Palminteri comes to the Merriam Theatre in A Bronx Tale, his semi-autobiographical one-man play that became a movie starring and directed […]

Loaded with black cherry flavors and accented with vanilla aromatics, Pascual Toso is the perfect wine to drink this weekend.

Thanks to its exceptional value, once obscure Argentine wines are now a staple in American wine shops. Malbec may be Argentina’s star, but the country […]


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.


Where are the best places in Philly to pamper your hands and feet?

With so many fab, exotic mani and pedi treatments out there, why do we always tend toward the traditional buff-and-polish? Yes, sometimes a speedy maintenance […]

Your guide to hot deals and tickets soon to go on sale …

To avoid scalpers and Craigslist scams, consult this handy guide to the shows soon to go on sale … This Saturday, at 10 a.m., you […]

Philadelphia Theatre Company opens its second season at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre with a home run.

Unusual Acts of Devotion by Terrence McNallyPhiladelphia Theatre CompanyDirected by Leonard FogliaStarring Richard Thomas, Faith Prince, Michael Aronov, Viola Harris, Anna Reeder, and Steve Kuhel […]

What Philly’s wearing this week.

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A party and sale at Conspiracy, last-minute discounted spa treatments at Studio CL and crafts galore!

Studio CL salon is offering something that was custom-made for me: Book an appointment for one of their addictive dry cuts, color, blowout or mani/pedi […]

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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.


Thanksgiving dinner is on at these Philly restaurants.

Bridget Foy’sThis South Street restaurant is serving up an all-American Thanksgiving dinner of roast turkey, sausage and fennel stuffing, and pumpkin pie. Read more … […]

The usually high-priced 10 Arts offers up a terrific happy hour

Eric Ripert’s 10 Arts has taken heat from me and other Philly food writers because of its sky-high beverage prices. In all fairness, though, the […]

A space-challenged house goes from cramped to comfy

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Chestnut Hill decorator Ann Kelly brings fresh and classic style to her fivesome’s very own, very traditional dwelling

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