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Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year.


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Food critic Joy Manning finds out that the sausage at Pub & Kitchen is within reach at Reading Terminal Market.

While some restaurants, like Osteria, make phenomenal sausage in-house, other places know when to call in the experts. Pub & Kitchen brings in sausage from […]

Sport your political pride, a fabulous blow-out, and donate to Project H.O.M.E.

Sport your political pride — and a timeless message — with this gold-plated ring ($110) designed by Haddon Township-born artist Renée Kopec and inspired by […]

Thought Obama faced long odds? Try winning a U.S. Senate seat from South Jersey

In the lead-up to this month’s U.S. Senate race in New Jersey — in case you’ve missed it, Democratic incumbent Frank Lautenberg is running against […]

The latest dish on Main Line high society

Bonjour, dumplings! Did you miss me last month? My new makeover (don’t I look gorg?) has me feeling very Parisian. Hopefully the aura will remain […]

Finally, a place to register for weddings and replace broken toasters without schlepping to the ’burbs.

When Macy’s took over the Wanamaker building in 2006, Center City dwellers were overjoyed. Finally, a place to register for weddings, buy new sheets and […]

The right accessories and layering pieces to take a ruffled blouse from demure to dazzling.

SAUCYTea and Honey ruffled blouse, $130, Sass & Bide She’s So Fine denim vest, $190, Kova & T Oxy nylon leggings, $125, Chandra Wade suede […]


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.


Carrie Denny’s review of a breast care refrence book written by a mom-daughter duo

Weiss — Philly Mag “top doc,” founder of Breastcancer.org, director of breast radiation oncology at Lankenau Hospital, and veritable breast guru — paired with her […]

Just in time for Domino title The Book of Decorating, Deborah Needleman reveals her hometown haunts and inspirations

Who would have guessed that the glam pioneer of post-Martha dwelling-chic would be from our very own, very beloved Cherry Hill? Deborah Needleman, editor in […]

How to affordably trick out your den with professional movie-watching hardware

Delaware resident Scott Oglum founded his Theater Xtreme store long before the economy turned sour, but the concept is so right now: He makes tricking […]

From matchmakers to Match.com, I set out to chronicle what dating in Philly is like these days

I’M LATE FOR the matchmaker. It’s only five minutes past the time we said we’d meet at a coffee shop in Center City, but every […]

Not just tasty, these cookies help employ hundreds in South Africa.

When Cinnaminson native Alicia Danielle Polak founded the Khaya Cookie Company in 2006, the former investment banker knew she wanted to start a baking business […]

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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.


Is the new Please Touch Museum still a family favorite?

Conceptually, the Please Touch Museum’s new home at Memorial Hall is a ­fascinating meeting of future and past: Philly’s next generation learning and playing at […]

A $6 million complex with a massage room and an acupuncturist, all for your dog? Yup

“Isn’t it great?” asks Mary Remer, standing in the nearly 18,000 square feet of Chester County space she’s transformed into a high-tech and über-luxe training, […]

Five ways to show your Phillies spirit that caters to each type of fan.

I’m not a huge sports fan. I don’t own any T-shirts with team logos, I never read the sports section in the paper, and I […]

Joy Manning reviews the new East Passyunk Avenue, Japanese BYOB, Izumi.

East Passyunk Avenue has finally gotten some much-needed diversity in the red-gravy-dominated restaurant department. Lynn Rinaldi, chef-owner of Italian gem Paradiso, has opened Izumi, along […]

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