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Best of Philly 2026

Our rigorously reported, painstakingly curated, confidently opinionated, up-to-the-moment guide to the best things to eat, drink, do, shop, and experience in this city and the ’burbs right now.


Philadelphia psychologist Sandra Shachar, who was cited and threatened with arrest by feds for vandalism at the President's House (photo courtesy Sandra Shachar)
City Life

Meet the Philly Woman Cited for “Vandalizing” Independence Mall

Philadelphia buried in the haze of the Canadian wildfire smoke on Thursday, January 16, 2026
City Life

Cough, Cough: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Reaches Philly

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City Life

AI Bots Stole My Music

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City Life

Psyched Up: Inside the Weird Minds of Eagles Fans

Are Eagles fans as out of our minds as everybody says we are? You bet — and damn proud of it!

Be Well Philly

Pop-Up Pickleball Courts Debut at Dilworth Park

Pickleball is here! CityPickle expands to Philly for the fall, with plans for something more permanent.

Leslie Odom Jr.
City Life

Hamilton Mega-Talent Leslie Odom Jr. Talks His New Exorcist Sequel and Broadway Return

The Masterman and CAPA alum takes the stage this month before co-starring in the frightening film.

Eagles fans with posters using the word jawn, which was just added to the dictionary along with a jawn definition
City Life

Philly Today: Jawn Finally Makes the Dictionary

Plus, a Penn State cheesesteak shop owner throws some major shade at Pat’s Steaks.

Restaurants

Ask a Bartender: Where to Find Philly’s Best Craft Lagers

The IPA craze is slowing down and lagers are taking their rightful place in the pantheon of craft beers. 

David Oh, who is running as a Republican for mayor of Philadelphia, just saw his 2011 Green Beret controversy resurface
City Life

Philly Today: David Oh’s Green Beret Lies Come Back to Haunt Him

Plus, apparently not everyone is excited to go back to school.


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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.

50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

Our highly anticipated guide to the most exciting, compelling, and provocative restaurants in Philly


WMMR DJ Pierre Robert at the ill-fated 2023 Burning Man festival (photo courtesy of Pierre Robert)
City Life

Dispatches from Burning Man: Pierre Robert Talks Mud, Giant Sharks and the Orgy Dome

An interview with the WMMR DJ just after he made it out.

Cortez Johnson, the owner of the Jim's West cheesesteak shop in Philadelphia in front of Jim's West while it was under construction
Restaurants

Delco Jim’s Steaks Asks Judge to Shut Down Jim’s West

Piece of advice for the Jim’s West owner: Just change the name already!

Pat's Steaks owner Frank Olivieri, who says he's bringing his family's famous cheesesteaks to Penn State
Restaurants

Pat’s Steaks Owner to (Finally!) Open Second Location 

And if this one is a big success, Frank Olivieri is looking to go national.

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Property

On the Market: Neotraditional in Chestnut Hill

Built the way they used to build, designed for the way we live today.

Danielle Outlaw, who just resigned as Philadelphia Police Commissioner, with Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney
City Life

Philly Today: Outlaw’s Out!

The commish resigns. Plus, yes, Virginia, there will be a new Eagles Christmas album.

Find It PhillyWhat you need, when you need it.

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Summer 2026: Your Guide to Philly’s Biggest Summer Ever

Summer 2026: Your Guide to Philly’s Biggest Summer Ever

From the World Cup and MLB All-Star Game to kayak flotillas, lighthouse climbs, and revolutionary adventures, here’s how to make the most of Philadelphia’s once-in-250-years summer.

Best of Philly 2026

Best of Philly 2026

Please give a warm welcome to Best of Philly 2026: Everything you want, didn’t know you needed, and should check out in Philadelphia right now.


Be Well Philly

Meet the Rest of This Year’s Health Hero Challenge Semifinalists

Get to know who they are, what they do, and what they stand for.

City Life

How Much Turmoil Can Temple University Take?

Low enrollment, crime on campus, a president who didn’t even last two years. The city’s only four-year public university has spent the past decade stumbling from one crisis to the next. Why getting Temple on the right path is crucial to the city’s future.

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Property

Just Listed in the Poconos: Secluded Contemporary Rancher in Honesdale

Nature surrounds this house — literally. And that will save you money on heating and cooling.

City Life

The Zombie Scene, the Eagles’ Green, and Stephen A. Gets Mean

Plus: Barstool Sports is having some troubles, and the biggest-ever crowd at a women’s sporting event turned out in …

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