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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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A vegetarian tasting menu worth tasting

Few people appreciate southern BBQ or perfectly cooked lamb chops more than me, but because of the high-calorie, high-fat nature of my job, I almost […]

Funny things happen on the way to launching a restaurant

STEPHEN STARR “When we were opening Morimoto in Philadelphia [in 2001], we were behind, as we always are. We had ordered the bamboo for the […]

For 15 years, Metropolitan Bakery has been supplying the city’s daily bread — and feeding our sweet tooth. In this recipe from owner and baker James Barrett, sweets go savory with the addictive addition of sea salt.

Ingredients: 1 c. rolled oats3 c. all-purpose flour1 ¾ tsp. baking powder1 ½ tsp. baking soda1 ¼ tsp. kosher salt1 ½ c. unsalted butter1 ¼ […]

What, you thought it would be easy opening a little French bistro?

IT TOOK DAYS to achieve exactly the right color for the walls. First painting, then sponging, from the overpriced new wood floor to the sound-absorbing […]

Why Henri David’s Halloween Ball continues after 40 years.

It was 1968 when Henri David — a 22-year-old Jewish kid from Strawberry Mansion — first decided to throw a Halloween party. He would host […]

We invited five women to discuss what no men would ever need to — what’s a girl to do when kids come along?

Meet the ladies: [sidebar]Sandy Hingston, 51, lives in Montgomery County, is an editor at Philadelphia magazine, and has been married for 25 years, with two […]


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.


Web Original: Style Report: Special Sales at Pileggi and Piccolini and a New Theory

Rittenhouse’s new kids’ store Piccolini is having a pretty special/unusual sale on Saturday: They’ve got three, super-cool Stokke Xplory basic strollers (one red, one black […]

How custom clothing designer Sarah Van Aken started designing uniforms

Who: Custom-clothing designer and Center City resident, with models showing off the uniforms she designed for snazzy Izakaya, the Borgata’s newest eatery. Where she got […]

A local luminary keeps it real in South Philly

Add a writer to the list of locals fleeing the suburbs for the city. Playwright/screenwriter Bruce Graham, whose plays include the much-praised Philly Fan and […]

New bistro in Queen Village proves to be worthy of a visit

New in Queen Village, Bistrot La Minette provides a more subdued setting than that other new French bistro in Rittenhouse (ahem, Parc). And while it’s […]

How Jessica Savitch launched Philly’s anchor obsession

IT HAS OF course, been a riveting year in local TV media, what with the return of a prodigal weatherman and the salacious front-page saga […]

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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.


What to expect at the new Govberg Jewelers in Comcast Center.

It makes sense that Rolex is the only watchmaker that Danny Govberg will carry in his newest venture — Govberg Jewelers at Comcast Center. “The […]

Last spring, Barack Obama holed up in a Center City hotel room and crafted the most important speech of his life. How that address came to be — and how people reacted to it — says as much about us as it does about him

IN THE BEGINNING, back in the summer of 2004, Barack Obama spoke himself into existence. With a single speech before the Democratic convention, he took […]

Chile’s white wine delivers great taste with style

Chile has long been perceived as a source of great red wines, but as this up-and-coming wine country hits its stride, there has been a […]

Top five home accessories sure to welcome in the new season with style

So everyone updates their wardrobe come fall. But their home? Not so much. Maybe it’s because throwing a cardi over that summer dress is a […]

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