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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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“Four degenerates who own a bar in South Philadelphia” — that’s how St. Joe’s Prep grad Rob McElhenney, the creator and star of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, describes his sitcom, which launches its second season o

Exit Interview: Is there any truth to the theory that you are, in fact, a post-­pubescent Haley Joel Osment? And that this “Rob McElhenney” backstory […]

What to Drink: Henri Abelé Vintage Champagne 1996, France

Champagne’s duality, both rich and refreshing, has catapulted the wine to international stardom. Now everyone can afford to find out why, with this reserve-level wine […]

Taste: Thai Iced Espresso

Thai Iced Espresso Barista David George of Mullica Hill’s Crescent Moon Coffee & Tea won first place in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Barista Competition with his […]

Taste: Bluecoat gin

What It Is: Bluecoat gin is produced in Northeast Philly at Pennsylvania’s first craft distillery since Prohibition. Handpicked organic botanicals —­ coriander and mild juniper, […]

Taste: Lazy Spoon

In his workshop near Allentown, Jonathan Simons carves cherry-wood into shapely kitchen utensils. It’s his hardworking “lazy” collection we—and Rachael Ray—like best. The spoons, ladles […]

It was a strange-but-true love story — a mildly retarded Korean-American girl from Lancaster County marrying a quiet Egyptian visitor. Then came 9/11, and our government wouldn't let him live here. Why?

You could say Demy and Christi were an odd couple. Most people did. They made a striking pair: Christi, a petite Korean-­American with beautiful waist-length […]


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.


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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.


How to spend your precious weekend in our very own Vegas-by-the-Sea

Two weeks ahead of time Leave a dinner reservation request on the answering machine at Café 2825 (609-344-6913). Hope that your reservation is made, because […]

We combed the sand from LBI to Cape May to find the most fabulous spots to sun, play, eat, drink, swim, surf, and be as lazy and hazy as you're supposed to be down the Shore.

LBI Surfing Holyoke Avenue and the beach, Holgate. Don’t come to Holyoke Avenue if you’re a kook who’s still perfecting his pop-up. This stretch of […]

How two wisecracking, cheesesteak-loving Philly lawyers proved there isn't much intelligence in intelligent design

IF HISTORIANS ARE WONDERING, it’s safe to say that the trial of Tammy Kitzmiller et al. v Dover Area School District et al. — the […]

More than a million people live in Philly. Why does it sometimes seem like you've dated all of them?

PEOPLE OFTEN SAY THAT PHILADELPHIA IS SMALL. This isn’t really true, because we’re a city of 135 square miles and around 1.5 million people. That’s […]

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