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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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This year, give a gift of locally-made chocolate

To see just how good (or bad) Philly’s new artisanal chocolates are, we sent samples to three expert tasters: Fran Bigelow, owner of the venerable […]

While restaurants continue to trend casual, bar food is more upscale than ever. Anyone for a round of escargots?

The first meal I ever ate in a bar was brunch, years before I was legally entitled to hoist a mimosa. It was no froufrou […]

Taste: Eat This Now: Neal’s Yard Dairy Cheese at Di Bruno Bros.

Anyone who feared that the Di Bruno Bros. expansion last spring would make the old dairy boutique lose its focus will find it reassuring to […]

Music: Rhapsody in White

IT WAS A shock to read accusations of racial discrimination against the Philadelphia Orchestra in the Village Voice last spring. For one thing, the Voice […]

Music: Is There a Maestro in the Wings?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PHILADELPHIA Orchestra. Seventy-five years young this coming season, and still exuding that same lush, rich sound that has made you so justifiably famous. […]

Features: Have Cello Will Travel

IT TOOK AN eight-week strike in 1965 to show the Philadelphia Orchestra what every politician knows: that no matter how successful you become out in […]

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.

Books: Oboe Jungle

Bach, Beethoven, and Bureaucracy,by Edward W. Arian, University of Alabama Press, $7.50, 168 pp. ED ARIAN WAS 26 and still idealistic in the autumn of […]

The Lost Accord

IT WAS LIKE no other labor dispute Philadelphia had ever seen. World-renowned cellists and harpists with placards picketing in front of the Philadelphia Orchestra Association […]

Features: The Sound of Muti

"YOU KNOW, I’VE DONE ALL the opera stars who come through this town, a lot of the musicians. I see the differences between personalities. And […]

Spectacle: Mimeographed Music

PUBLICISTS FOR the Philadelphia Orchestra like to refer to the ensemble as the "solid gold Cadillac" of orchestras. Judging by the musical fuel that’s been […]

This year, mix household items with store-bought supplies to package your gifts in style

FOR THE HIPSTERStart with: An old pair of jeans cut along the seams, with the pocket on the gift’s largest surface.Add on: A CD — […]

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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.

For all the effort you put into buying perfect gifts, make sure they actually get to faraway friends on time. Here, some tips from Ken Alan, corporate concierge for BPG Properties.

THINK OUTSIDE THE (P.O.) BOXThe post office isn’t the only place that ships. The UPS Store has a location at 1735 Market Street, and DHL […]

Four Philly style icons weigh in on their naughtiest and nicest holiday traditions

Josephine Sassoowner, Josephine Sasso What are you giving your husband this year? I’m going to have his genealogy traced and certified by a genealogist. What’s […]

For those who have everything, here are six over-the-top (or under-the-radar) gift “experiences”

The Happy Meal Trust chef Shola Olunloyo—who’s cooked in the kitchens of Le Bec-Fin, Deux Cheminées and Bleu—to whip up an indulgent meal for six […]

Wow your nearest and dearest with the city’s best made-to-order gifts

WHAT: JewelryWHERE: Caleb Meyer StudioJust the thought of buying fine jewelry gives most men panic attacks. But Caleb Meyer will help guys (and girls!) every […]

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