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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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Business

Meet New Penn Health System CEO Kevin B. Mahoney

The 23-year Penn Medicine vet, known for implementing the institution’s electronic health information system among other achievements, was just appointed to the role.

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City Life

Three Signs Philly Is Getting Serious About Street Safety

The city’s Vision Zero initiative is making serious strides this month.

Restaurants

Alpen Rose, Schulson’s New Steakhouse, Is About to Open in Midtown Village

Check out the meaty menu for Michael Schulson’s cozy, upscale homage to old school fine dining.

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Property

Apartment Profile: Jefferson Mount Laurel

Upscale, amenity-filled apartments arrive in South Jersey.

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Restaurants

Madame Fromage on Fishtown Politics, Hemp-Infused Cheese, and Taking Over at Tria

The cheese authority, college professor, and writer also known as Tenaya Darlington wants to help you live your best cheese life.

Business

I Love My Job: JDog Founder and CEO Jerry Flanagan

The local leader’s veteran-powered junk removal company has grown to include 200 franchises across 31 states in just five years.


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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


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City Life

Longtime Whole Foods Manager Says Company Policy Discriminates Against Black Workers

Jaleel McFadden says that a company rule allowed white supervisors to block him from promotion for a decade.

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Be Well Philly

Now You Can Get Salads You Actually Want to Eat at a Philly Hospital

Jefferson Health is now stocking Simply Good Jars’ healthy meals.

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Property

Fresh Rehab in West Passyunk

Attention to detail makes this renovated rowhouse stand out from the crowd.

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City Life

How King of Prussia, Camden, and 23 Other Philly-Area Towns Got Their Names

Your guide to the local figures and businesses that got their names on the map.

Philadelphia Wedding

After 18 Years of Planning Weddings, I Designed Mine to Feel Like a Party at Home.

“We didn’t want anyone in the room that neither of us knew when we looked around during our first dance.”

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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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City Life

A Philly Photographer on His Decade of Documenting the Opioid Epidemic

Jeffrey Stockbridge’s work turns again and again to Kensington, a neighborhood in the grips of a crisis that he says is “all too often reduced to a photo of a needle.”

Restaurants

Nifty Fifty’s Burgers, Shakes and Diner Breakfasts Are Headed Back to South Philly

The first franchise location of the ’50s-style diner will open on Oregon Avenue later in 2019.

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City Life

Two Philly-Area State Senators to Introduce Bill Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

Daylin Leach and Sharif Street say their bill would also expunge previous low-level marijuana possession convictions.

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Be Well Philly

Should You Train on Hills for the Broad Street Run?

Running coach Cory Smith gives us the answer.

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