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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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Best-selling author David Sedaris will make his Academy of Music appearance on October 14th in support of his new essay collection, When You Are Engulfed In Flames

Though there have been some rumblings of late that NPR contributor and bestselling author David Sedaris might have a problematic relationship with the truth, I’m […]

This year, hundreds of local designers will host symposia, open studios, installations, parties and exhibits in 90 events from October 16th to 22nd

A Who’s Who of DesignPhiladelphia DesignPhiladelphia began in 2005 with a single goal: to create an exhibition to show off the work of students from […]

Walnut Street’s Minar Palace opens up to mixed reviews.

Minar Palace, originally slated to debut in its new Walnut Street location months ago, is now finally open for business. But, a lot has changed […]

Don’t let five minutes at Five Guys ruin your waistline

You might start off your day with the best intentions, but fast-forward four hours, and that willpower has faded under the weight of never-ending conference […]

What Philly’s wearing this week.

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Web Original: Top 5 Fall-Themed Spa Treatments

Cold weather means dry, splotchy skin and unmaintained pedicures. (We get your logic — why keep tootsies in sandal-ready shape when they’re just going to […]


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.


To avoid scalpers and Craigslist scams, consult this handy guide to the shows soon to go on sale …

The well-gammed Tina Turner comes to the Spectrum on Saturday, November 29th — a show strangely sponsored by Amway. Tickets actually went on sale a […]

He had become a legendary figure in the annals of Philadelphia journalism …

EDITOR’S NOTE: During the preparation of this article, suit was filed in Common Pleas Court by reporter Harry Karafin against the publisher of Philadelphia Magazine […]

Taste: Dinner With…: Chef Alison Barshak

First dish I learned to cook: With supervision, pancakes.   My drink:Silver El Tesoro margarita: up, no salt, made with lime juice squeezed to order. […]

The hot spots Philly Mag staffers are eating at this month

NORTHBROOK MARKETPLACE Five nights a week at Northbrook MarketPlace, a pair of well-credentialed chefs (Guillermo Tellez and Rob Boone) turn the bounty of the Brandywine […]

Bistro on the Brandywine proves that an easy, inexpensive meal can also be delicious

The Parisian bistro is often replicated in America, but rarely do restaurateurs get the point. In France, bistros aren’t for fussbudgets; they don’t require reservations, […]

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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.


Can chef Chris Scarduzio recapture the success of Brasserie Perrier with new Table 31?

When Brasserie Perrier, Chris Scarduzio’s debut restaurant, opened in 1997, Philadelphia ate it up. It was the era of Carrie Bradshaw, dot-com millionaires and lobster […]

Bryn Mawr’s hottest actress stars in Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist

You may know Kat Dennings as the brat on Sex and the City who hired Samantha to publicize her bat mitzvah, or as the smart-ass […]

More than any other chef in the city, Marc Vetri has the magic

More than any other chef in the city, Marc Vetri has the magic. Not only does he run our most charming restaurant (Osteria) and our […]

Jim Beasley Sr., a legendary, boot-stomping Philadelphia Lawyer, left his firm in the hands of his ne’er-do-well son. But now Beasley Jr.’s quiet approach is not only winning big cases, but signaling a new era in the city’s courtrooms

WHILE HIS OLD man worked, the Kid usually spent the day screwing up. He skipped school. He chewed tobacco in the back of class. He […]

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