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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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Are You Philly’s Best Parallel Parker? Now’s Your Chance to Prove It

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AI Bots Stole My Music

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A pesky local pharmacist is trying to stop doctors from killing so many patients. The prognosis? Not so good

Michael Cohen says he doesn’t consider himself a genius, but the MacArthur Foundation thought highly enough of him last year to include the Huntingdon Valley […]

For those who snoozed through history class, this Colonial pub crawl is a new way to learn

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Sunoco Welcome America! returns to Philly with a weeklong celebration of freedom

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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.


The tender rite of passage at which Jewish 13-year-olds are recognized as adults has been celebrated for centuries, but over the past year bar mitzvahs (for boys) and bat mitzvahs (for girls) have become — oy — more over-the-top than ever: La

The Music $3,000-$15,000 for a band; $3,150 and up for a DJ One Merion mom’s attempt to secure Aerosmith for her daughter’s March bat mitzvah […]

A top-notch blender makes any great party go ’round. Here are a few you should take for a spin

Every good scientist needs an unwavering control variable. As I stand before the spread in front of me, I decide that mine shall be ice. […]

Get that lush, bright green with a little help from the pros

The difference between a yard and a perfect lawn is know-how, and knowing how starts with talking to the right professionals. If you want that […]

Sparkling drinks, great food and fresh air make brunch an affair to remember

It’s not called the most important meal of the day for nothing. Fresh fruit, sunshine and a delicious mix of breakfast and lunch foods make […]

An addition and a little ingenuity helped a 180-year-old stone farmhouse become the perfect modern-day country retreat

The Chester County road that leads to Meadow House has the rhythm of an Andrew Wyeth painting. Taking off from a patch of cookie- cutter […]

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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.


When renovating a 200-year-old house in Lower Merion, couturier FRANK AGOSTINO sewed up every detail

More than 25 years in custom clothing design has given Frank Agostino an eye for the perfect fit. The couturier and his wife, Grace Ann […]

Just in time for Earth Day, Philly’s having a green moment: From Satya, our favorite just-opened organic clothing boutique, to the Rag Flats, Fishtown’s sleek, eco-consciously designed loft apartments, to Juju Salon & Organics, it’s

Crunchy Couture Organic style feels straight-from-the-runway this spring, with sparkly espadrilles, sleek dresses, funky tote bags, and a chic trench made of, yup, paper. Chekoudjian […]

Her legendary storefront is the height of chic, but a peek inside JOAN SHEPP’s Rittenhouse home reveals her girly side

A visit to Joan Shepp’s sleek, sophisticated Walnut Street shop makes it easy to imagine her home with the same pared-down aesthetic. But the retailer’s […]

Pulse: Creative Buzz April 2006

WHYY-FM’s Dan Gottlieb, host of Voices in the Family for the past two decades, has written Letters to Sam, a collection of missives to his […]

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