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

To avoid scalpers and Craigslist scams, consult this handy guide to the shows soon to go on sale … The lovely Tower Theater in Upper […]

Forget the notebooks and graphing calculator. The most important thing your kids need this school year is sleep

With summer coming to a close and the chilly late-August air upon us, it’s time for school, homework and a real bedtime again. But what […]

Gotta-have-it finds that will stylishly get you through these next few weeks—because flip-flops and wool pants just doesn’t cut it.

Now that the weather’s at that weird in-between stage, I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect transition pieces to take my wardrobe from summer […]

A look at fall’s-berry-trend nail polishes

You know what this weekend means. Sure — for you, it could mean the beach; yum BBQs; shopping fantastic sales; and most importantly, an extra […]

Jimmy Buffet should know something about tequila from his time wastin’ away in Margaritaville. Now, he has his own line of tequilas, designed to — you guessed it — make great margaritas.

Jimmy Buffett should know something about tequila from his time wastin’ away in Margaritaville. Now, he has his own line of tequilas, designed to — […]

Now that testing mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act produces achievement data across every level of instruction, we’ve used this flood of figures to identify school systems that stand out from their peers.

In years past, we’ve focused our rankings on high schools, mainly because only the secondary level provided enough academic performance data to do the job. […]


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.


If your idea of a three-day weekend means more time to shop, some good news: Sales!

If your idea of a three-day weekend means more time to shop, some good news: Sales! Our Best Of Philly Outlet Mall winner, the Philadelphia […]

Philadelphia’s talented artists all under one roof

"What torments people have to go through when they leave the safety of their homes to become embroiled in mad adventures." — Jose Saramago The […]

The Best B&B Getaways: Hamanassett

28 miles from Philadelphia (40 minutes by car) When innkeepers Ashley and Glenn Mon purchased Hamanassett in 2001, it was, they say, “in shambles.” But […]

The Best B&B Getaways: Bowman’s Hill

38 miles from Philadelphia (50 minutes by car) Compared to many local inns and B&Bs, Bowman’s Hill is just a baby — not a renovated […]

The Best B&B Getaways: Swann House

140 miles from Philadelphia (2 hours and 40 minutes by car) Surrounded by grand Victorian mansions on the oak-lined streets of the historic Dupont Circle […]

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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.


The Best B&B Getaways: The Atlantis Inn

65 miles from Philadelphia (1 hour and 15 minutes by car) After an afternoon spent on the porch watching myriad Lexuses and BMWs drive by […]

The Best B&B Getaways: The William Page Inn

128 miles from Philadelphia (2 hours and 20 minutes by car) Innkeeper Robert Zuchelli says many of his guests at this four-square cedar-shake-shingled inn come […]

The Best B&B Getaways: The Inn at Montchanin Village

32 miles from Philadelphia (45 minutes by car) We’ve never strolled through a hotel quite the way we strolled through the Inn at Montchanin Village: […]

The Best B&B Getaways: Cromwell Manor Inn

148 miles from Philadelphia (2 hours and 45 minutes by car) There are a million things to do up in the mighty hills of Cornwall, […]

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