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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.

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Hoagies as health food

Statisticians describe the home of the hoagie this way: Philadelphia indexes at 151 for deli-meat consumption. Translation: We eat 51 percent more cold cuts than […]

Racism is alive and well inside Philly taxis

After Barack Obama’s riveting “A More Perfect Union” speech at the Constitution Center in March, the nation’s first black presidential nominee was lucky he didn’t […]

Drama on the greens

“It is with a heavy hand,” started a recent letter from the Green Valley Country Club to its members, “that we are forced to compose […]

A gun-control crusader takes a road trip

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The new face of public art in Philadelphia?

Long after business hours, two women are dancing on a ledge 20 feet up inside the Comcast Center. People outside stop and watch through the […]

A roundup of swanky restaurants with an affordable bar menu.

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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.

A round-up of the top 5 shops for men’s and women’s clothes in the Philadelphia area.

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All pretzels are not created equal in Philadelphia. Find that Philly taste without turning the staple snack into a diet disaster

When a Philly pretzel craving hits, it’s hard to follow the nutrition information on the back label. And the real deal, Philly street pretzels, don’t […]

Marnie Old recommends a light off-dry wine that pairs well with spicy-sweet cuisine.

Off-dry wines get a bad rap. People assume that a hint of sweetness is a sign of low quality. Most cheapo wines may be sweet, […]

In our July “Guide to Outdoor Dining,” I railed against restaurants that think two tables on the sidewalk constitute an outdoor dining room.

In our July “Guide to Outdoor Dining,” I railed against restaurants that think two tables on the sidewalk constitute an outdoor dining room. But the […]

Local jewelry company Typhaney B. makes great gifts — for yourself.

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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.

Havertown native Marc Salem is one of the world’s greatest living practitioners of the art of mentalism.

Marc Salem does not read minds. He reads thoughts, and, yes, there is a difference, as he explains to Mike Wallace on 60 Minutes in […]

Blossom Cosmetic Boutique’s one-day sale should not be missed.

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Once, the Indians came here to drink. Now, the yuppies do. And ex-mayor Bill Green is right in the middle of it all, merrily ringing up the register

THE INDIANS THOUGHT of it first. They settled along the river because the river served a purpose. It was a good place to fish and […]

The Broadway version of Spamalot won three Tonys. But can the touring edition win over our critic?

The Broadway version of Spamalot won three Tonys. But can the touring edition win over our critic? Spamalot by Eric Idle, from the screenplay for […]

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