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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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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 […]

When mall-phobia hits, head off the beaten path to these gift-rich destinations

Atlantic City You can spend money in A.C. and always come out a ­winner — if you stick to the shops at the Tropicana’s Quarter. […]

Pulse: 60 Second Critic

Nonfiction: Top of the Class; Soo Kim Abboud and Jane Kim Only four percent of the U.S. population is Asian, but check out the Ivies: […]

Best of the Shore

Ocean City The perfect place for young couples with young children, the town that was founded as a Christian retreat in 1879 has all the […]

A creative solution to our energy woes could be brewing in North Philly — if only a state rep would let it

State Representative Angel Cruz lives in a well-kept baby blue rowhouse near Tioga and Venango, next door to a check-cashing outlet. Across the street is […]


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.


Why bring the Olympics to Philly? Our long legacy of medal-winning heroes is a pretty good start

The current buzz about bringing the Olympics to Philadelphia may sound novel, but it’s not the first time we’ve gone for the gold. The city […]

Talking Scranton and The Office with Bill Scranton (who’s, uh, running for office)

Governor Ed Rendell has Eagles Post Game Live and Republican challenger Lynn Swann works for ABC Sports, so when we realized there was a new […]

Pulse: Quick Takes

The Four Seasons Food Channel Love dining at Four Seasons? Now you can see your meal being prepared, thanks to a new virtual kitchen. In […]

A Philly band ­celebrates the ­season with a CD

The quintessentially Philadelphia band Marah put out two records this fall, and the first, If You Didn’t Laugh, You’d Cry, is a typically coltish roots-rock […]

Our bohemian heroes get evicted for living in a firetrap

Brandon Joyce is exactly the kind of resident Philadelphia is spending big money trying to attract. A charismatic Virginian with a pirate’s beard and a […]

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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.


Pro Jon Carloftis’ perfect space for starting a garden

Pro Jon Carloftis’ perfect space for starting a garden “A potting shed should be like a well-stocked pantry,” says Jon Carloftis, the gardener-to-celebs and author […]

Get fit, have fun and de-stress with Philly’s area kayaking trips

Before the weather gets so ungodly hot that you ditch outdoor activity for the cool, climate-controlled environment of the gym, hit the water to tone […]

No place in America makes (or eats) dessert like we do. A guide to Philly’s sugar obsession

Waiters, you don’t even need to ask: Of course you can tempt us with dessert. The delicious truth is that Philadelphians indulge in dessert more […]

Taste: Coming Uncorked

South Jersey’s restaurant revival is speeding down the PATCO tracks. At the Collingswood stop, you’ll find Nunzio Ristorante Rustico, from longtime Monte Carlo Living Room […]

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