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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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AI Bots Stole My Music

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Lifestyle editor Ashley Primis’s style report for the week of September 11, 2008.

Made-to-orderThere’s an event going on at Les Richards (pronounced Les, as in Leslie, not as in Lei) at Liberty Place today. It’s all about custom […]

Treatment Guide: Arrhythmias

Every time passion sets your heart aflutter or excitement sets it pounding, you’re getting a taste of what it feels like to have an arrhythmia. […]

Review of The Sweet By-and-By by Pig Iron Theatre Company and Daniel Rudholm of Teater Sláva

Barely recovered from The European Lesson — a jolly fun play that disintegrated (and left me quite discombobulated) into a Sigur Ros video ("Untitled #1," […]

Tomatoes that will satisfy your sweet tooth

I recently blogged about the sun gold tomato, whose sweet tomato flavor is unparalleled. The sweetness is so sweet, in fact, that it got me […]

Lifestyle editor Ashley Primis’s style report for the week of September 10, 2008.

Brand NewA new store opened in Old City called Reward. It looks pretty amazing, most notably because they carry clothes from Opening Ceremony (the beloved […]

A new turkey burger recipe relying on a generous amount of finely diced apples

An end-of-summer cookout calls for burgers. Every year, it seems, I try out a new turkey burger for my brother-in-law, who doesn’t eat red meat. […]


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.


Philadelphia’s best restaurants that will make you come back for seconds

Guess what question I’m most often asked at cocktail parties? “What is the best restaurant in Philadelphia?” (I refer seekers to the Best of Philly […]

Good Life: Main Street Shopping: West Chester

Grandiflora Gourmet teas, locally made bracelets, breezy Pine Cone Hill PJs, handmade greeting cards, keepsake baby gifts and bath products are just a few of […]

Okay, so the days of Trapper Keepers, colored pencils and plastic lunchboxes are over.

Okay, so the days of Trapper Keepers, colored pencils and plastic lunchboxes are over. But that doesn’t mean the older set (this means you, middle […]

Philly-based Intellifit has paired with California-based IndiDenim to create a totally customizable denim experience

Philly-based Intellifit has paired with California-based IndiDenim to create a totally customizable denim experience: Stop by the Custom Jeans Center in Plymouth Meeting, enter some […]

Stephen Starr’s Buddakan celebrates its 10th birthday

When I realized that Buddakan turned 10 this month, the first thing I felt was old. How can a whole decade have passed since the […]

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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.


Hitting the pavement these days to find fabulously stylish Philadelphians

Hi! Nice to e-meet you. I’m Carrie Denny, the fashion editor at Philly Mag, and I’ve recently added the label of street-walker to my job […]

A slew of trendsetters have returned to their hometown, bringing hip shops and a funky vibe to a place that feels ­hundreds of miles away from Philly

HissyfitsFind cute tchotchkes, quirky doodads, and the most completely unnecessary but totally fun gifts at this corner store. Who wouldn’t want painted martini glasses, plates […]

The Grateful Dead dead reuniting for an Obama benefit?

It’s just been confirmed that the Grateful Dead, or should I say the Grateful Dead minus patriarch Jerry Garcia (who has been dead for 13 […]

Phileo gives Philly a taste of sour power

You’ve heard me sing the praises of Pinkberry—the California-based frozenyogurt chain that changed the way we think about the cold stuff with itssignature tart (not […]

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