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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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Meet the Philly Woman Cited for “Vandalizing” Independence Mall

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Travel: Quick Weekend Getaways: Montchanin, DE

Overall vibe: Generations of DuPont largesse, from workers’ residences transformed into an upscale inn to a ­corporate-bankrolled ­museum, bring culture to this bucolic patch of […]

Travel: Quick Weekend Getaways: The Meatpacking District, NYC

Overall vibe: Understated cool, with a hint of industrialism. What to do/see: Shop, shop, shop, and when you’re not shopping, eat and drink. The Meatpacking […]

Travel: Quick Weekend Getaways: Hershey, PA

The first thing my eyes set upon when I enter the suite at the Hotel Hershey is the bed: It is king-sized and magnificent, draped […]

Travel: Quick Weekend Getaways: Chestertown, MD

Yes, we love claw-foot tubs, four-poster beds and four-course dinners. But equally important to any weekend-splurge-at-an-inn is getting the rhythm of your stay right. Pack […]

Travel: Quick Weekend Getaways: Baltimore, MD

By the end of this month, assuming all of the stars align properly, Suchita (that’s my wife) and I will have made settlement on our […]

Travel: Sun Direct: Hollywood, Florida

Why: Just over a year old, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is already making South Florida feel like Vegas, boasting the state’s largest […]


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.


Travel: Sun Direct: Curaçao

Why: It’s the Caribbean island everyone-you-know hasn’t been to—yet. The largest of the Netherlands Antilles, Curaçao has turquoise waters and a rich heritage that are […]

Travel: Sun Direct: Bermuda

Why: Barely a two-hour flight, and you’re walking on petal-pink sand beaches or taking in the other manicured charms of this upscale but friendly island. […]

New York City sans boutique hotels and Olsen twin run-ins

“I want an old-fashioned winter weekend in New York,” I tell my husband as we check into the Regency on Park Avenue, one of my […]

From $31.21 at select Macy’s and 3121perfume.com

There’s nothing subtle about Prince — he is, after all, an artist who changed his name to a symbol. So it’s no surprise that his […]

It’s been voted “Best Place To Live” by the national media and called “a millionaires’ town.” But if you’re not familiar with this Jersey ’burb, here’s what to know, see and do on a day trip.

American Heritage The Smith-Cadbury Mansion (top left) was the centerpiece of a large farm in the 1700s; owner Richard Smith hosted General Lafayette during 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.


NONFICTION: Flow: The Life and Times of Philadelphia’s Schuylkill River

How you feel about Flow will depend on your receptivity to its conceit: Main Liner Kephart (A Slant of Sun; Still Love in Strange Places) […]

Rosaire’s Big Bears Show

Maybe ultra-shock movies have desensitized us, but the bears under this not-so-big top don’t really offer the “amazing thrills” promised by the similarly ho-hum Clementon […]

Steel Pier Helicopter

At the very tip of Steel Pier sits an impossibly tiny Robinson R44 Clipper, which will take you on a wobbly tour of Atlantic City’s […]

The Boardwalk at Hershey Park

Hershey’s impressive new $21 million water park serves up G-force nightmares with the Vortex and several other “aggressive thrill rides” sure to please those with […]

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