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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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What Philly’s wearing this week

See what Philly was wearing last week here.

Eight months after four West Philadelphia boys drown, the city and the police are still battling over the truth

FOUR BOYS ON bikes journey down to the river on a sunny fall day. There is a factory. a weed patch, a rock. The waters […]

As the Fall chill creeps into the air, robust red wines begin to come into their own

As a chill creeps into the air, robust red wines begin to come into their own. And, with Chateauneuf-du-Pape wines rarely dipping below $20 these […]

Who doesn’t dream of perfect pieces custom-built for every nook and cranny in their house?

Who doesn’t dream of perfect pieces custom-built for every nook and cranny in their house? Well, some lucky Philadelphians have been taking advantage of Philly […]

A Hop ­Wallop full of sappy green aromas with a hint of malty sweetness.

Resinous hops ­provide the herbal edge and bitter bite that make beer so refreshing. Victory ­Brewing Company’s Hop ­Wallop, full of sappy green aromas with […]

Sommelier Marnie Old recommends Fra Guerau Monstant, Laurenz V. Charming gruner veltliner and Concannon petite sirah this month.

Fra Guerau MontsantWith: The authentic Mexican offerings at BYOB Paxia in the Italian Market.Drink: To complement Mexican favorites like mole, stick to wines with bold […]


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.


Protecting tradition — gin martinis, bourbon old-fashioneds — at the Old Guard House Inn

It’s predictable to compare the bar at the Old Guard House Inn to Cheers, but it’s hard to avoid the theme’s refrain when, well, everybody […]

Taste: Dinner With … Sommelier Melissa Monosoff

First taste of wine: At the synagogue when I was three. My parents thought it was grape juice, but it was ­really Manischewitz. I was […]

Where to Get Your Game On

Well, Philadelphia, it’s finally here. The moment we have all been waiting for. Forever. The only thing left to do is have the unnecessarily long […]

The hot spots Philly Mag staffers are eating at this month.

Gullifty’s For 33 years, Gullifty’s has been a college hangout, a serious beer bar, and a family-friendly restaurant with a menu of from-scratch foods whose […]

One must-have accessory this fall: the big, bold necklace.

Woven necklace, $278 at Anthropologie. Armani Collezioni asymmetrical mirrored-glass necklace, $950 at Neiman Marcus. Maison Martin Margiela chrome necklace, $595 at Joan Shepp. Alexis Bittar […]

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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.


Jose Garces’s new place flaunts his playful side.

The neon signs of Distrito, Jose Garces’s new Mexican restaurant, light up 40th Street in University City like a beacon to everyone in a five-block […]

Joy Manning reviews Stephen Starr’s newest edition to Philadelphia dining, Parc.

In the beginning (13 years ago), there was the Continental. Stephen Starr had left a 15-year career in the music industry to open his first […]

How women have come to the front lines in Philadelphia law-enforcement

In a city known for macho swagger, it may come as a surprise to realize that nearly all the top law-enforcement officials — the toughest […]

In the insular world of Philadelphia sports teams and sports-obsessed advertisers, no one stands taller than Eagles tackle Jon Runyan

IT’S A TESTAMENT to the determination of Jon Runyan, or to whatever else is driving him, that he is here this Tuesday afternoon, in front […]

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