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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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The crowd at the Philadelphia edition of Live Aid at JFK Stadium on July 13, 1985
City Life

Live Aid in Philly: An Oral History of that Crazy Day at JFK

In their own words, superstars Tina Turner, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page and locals like Patti LaBelle, Pierre Robert, Stephen Starr and Robert Drake explain what it was like.

Be Well Philly

Will We All Have PTSD from Dealing with COVID-19?

A local psychotherapist weighs in on the long-term psychological effects of quarantine and coronavirus.

City Life

Citizens of Philly and Pennsylvania, Push Your Leaders to Get Election Day Right

We will be in the world spotlight on Election Day. There are three things we can do right now to ensure that we’re a shining beacon of democracy.

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Restaurants

Vernick’s Doing Pizza

Plus, Greg Vernick is reopening Vernick Wine, all new and improved with a “Chef’s Grocery” for all your socially-distanced Rittenhouse Square picnic-y needs.

wawa, which is asking customers to pay with cards or exact change due to national coin shortage
City Life

National Coin Crisis Comes to Your Neighborhood Wawa

The convenience store chain is begging customers to pay with cards — or exact change — thanks to the country’s coin shortage.

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Philadelphia Wedding

This Horticulture Center Wedding Combined Indian and Chinese Traditions

The bride says they were able to re-create the atmosphere of a wedding in India.


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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


Restaurants

Juno, an Open-Air Mexican Restaurant by the Morgan’s Pier Crew, Arrives in Spring Garden

FCM Hospitality’s new Mexican concept in the Spring Arts district comes complete with a socially distanced patio for summertime outdoor dining.

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Property

Historic Shingle Style House in Wayne

Horace Trumbauer’s simple-yet-opulent style evolved from his early houses, like this one.

NextHealth PHL

How Can the City Protect Residents From Extreme Heat Amid COVID? Philly Health Experts Have Ideas

As Philadelphia enters weeks of 90-degree days, the city is faced with two crises at once: heat exposure and the coronavirus.

the free library of philadelphia, which faces a boycott over racial inequities
City Life

Authors Cancel Appearances at the Free Library in Solidarity With Black Workers There

Plus: A woman in a wheelchair was shot with roman candles. Yes, you read that right.

Be Well Philly

The Road to Self-Discovery and Sobriety for Studio 34 Co-owner Adrienne Dolberry

Adrienne Dolberry, co-owner of Studio 34 in West Philly, shares how she came to run a wellness studio.

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.


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Philadelphia Wedding

We Moved Our Wedding Up Because of Coronavirus. Here’s Why It Worked

The couple had a small Jewish ceremony and got their legal marriage license later.

City Life

80 Notable Philly Institutions and Businesses That Received PPP Loans

Starr Restaurants, the Barnes Foundation, Pat’s Steaks, Friends’ Central, Boyds, the Kline & Specter personal injury law firm, and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia all received at least $150,000 (and sometimes a good bit more).

Restaurants

Another Parks on Tap, But on the Schuylkill

The not-so-mobile-anymore beer garden is launching a second location at the Water Works overlooking the Schuylkill River and Boathouse Row.

Restaurants

Northern Liberties Is Closing Its Streets for Outdoor Dining

A half-mile of North 2nd Street will be blocked off for outdoor dining as part of the city’s street closure pilot program.

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