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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.

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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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The Other White Meat is on a roll, and rocking our sandwich scene

Pig Out

Defend Yourself!

Cedric the Entertainer knows where you live At D.C. Comics, Brad Meltzer has made a name for himself writing such titles as Justice League, Green […]

60-Second Critic: Middle Church

Nonfiction: Middle Church

Style: Get Lost!

Get Lost!

Style: Channeling Mr. Rogers

Channeling Mr. Rogers

A.C. Now: Bye-Bye, Yucky Tan

September's here. It's about time you signed up your sun-damaged self for one of bluemercury's 50-minute hydrating polishes. Choose from moisturizing brown sugar or energizing […]

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.

A New York favorite has just opened a branch in Center City

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We could do without half of them — and if they really cared about public safety, they’d admit as much

Fire the Firemen!

Philadelphia has put up $65 million to let Microsoft beta-test its vision of the 21st­century school. The district just wants to engage students and improve their performance — but it may have paid for a blueprint to the all-out corporatization

Is This Really the School of the Future?

Radnor Racquet Club’s Pond Restaurant plays it too safe

Spice It Up

Answers to reader questions about Philly dining

Q. I’m looking to learn more about local beers. Any suggestions? — Gary April says: The Philadelphia area has some great breweries, and never gets […]

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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.

Taste: What to Drink September 2006

What to Drink: Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2003; Argentina

A new exhibit and series of events look at the tragedy and meaning of 9/11

We Haven't Forgottten

Hold onto the last lick of summer at these three local parlors

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A.C. Dining: Angeloni’s II

A.C. Dining: Angeloni's II

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