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Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year.

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Though University of the Arts grad Ana Ortiz stars as Hilda, the big sister on this year’s breakout TV hit Ugly Betty, she’s best known around these parts as the daughter of ex-city councilman Angel Ortiz (who, in 2001, was busted for driving

Exit Interview: Where are you right now, and do you have a driver? Ana Ortiz: Oh, no, I drive myself. I’m headed to the Santa […]

What you need to know about the amrket, plus buying tips from the pros

Oh, you wild-and-crazy baby boomers, you. Here you go again, sending marketers (and everyone else who’s Anyone With Something to Sell) hot on your trail […]

Why are kids in such a rush to be disillusioned about love?

LAST SUMMER, IN PREPARATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL, my son Jake began growing his hair. At first he just looked shaggy, but as the months went […]

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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.

This year, resolve to take care of yourself with this Philly-do-approved 12-step plan

Whether or not you ever really get around to goals like “Learn fluent Cantonese” and “Spend more time with the wife,” commit yourself to this […]

The Good Life: Trendspotting: Adult Birthday Parties

If rented shoes, drinks served in plastic pitchers, urethane balls and neon-lit gutters summon fond memories of birthday parties past — as in, the past […]

Bridal Bouquet: Mini Me

Mini Me

We don’t know who St. Valentine was, either — but if he lived in Philly, here are the 30-plus non-sucky and non-sappy ways he’d hail the holiest of Hallmark holidays

We don’t know who St. Valentine was, either — but if he lived in Philly, here are the 30-plus non-sucky and non-sappy ways he’d hail […]

60-Second Critic January 2007

Businesses Starbucks at 18th and Market Streets By Andrew Putz If you’re one of the millions of Americans whose morning routine includes a stop at […]

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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.

Pulse: Local Talent: Bruce Graham and Jennifer Childs

“I don’t like plays that have 30 scenes. I like the lights to go up and stay up,” says playwright Bruce Graham. This may explain […]

BOP Spotlight: Custom Workout Program

Custom Workout Program: Optimal Wellness

Thanks to a rumored nasty divorce and a new relationship with Revlon's Ron Perelman, Philly fashion girl Tory Burch is the buzz of Manhattan

Being the new darling of Manhattan café society can be a burden for even the most Eve Harrington of social climbers, but it appears to […]

Attention, Philly husbands! This Valentine’s Day, buy your wife the right lingerie — and yourself some instant brownie points — with these tips from local experts

1. Think Small Small, independently owned boutiques are designed to give even the most clueless customers personalized attention. So while department stores may seem more […]

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