Best of Philly
The Preston and Steve Cast On What Got Them Through the Past Year
As part of our annual Best of Philly coverage, we’ve been asking local celebrities what got them through this last oh-so-long year. Here’s what the […]
The Worst of Philly 2021: From Fraudulent Hoagies to Headhouse Square to Ben Simmons
Every year since 1974, Philly Mag has published the Best of Philly: the people, places and things we want to lift up and celebrate. Things […]
Notable Philadelphians on the People and Places That Got Them Through the Past Year
We asked some notable Philadelphians what local institutions helped get them through this long year. Here’s what they had to say. Kiley Reid, author “During […]
Beer, Cheesesteaks, Mascots and More: What Our Readers Nominated as the Best of Philly
When we asked our subscribers to nominate their favorite places around the city, there were some that were recommended over and over again. Here are […]
Vote for Your Best of Philly Favorites
Every year, the Philly Mag team fans out around the city to find and evaluate the Best of Philly winners. This year, our All Access […]
Best of Philly: Here’s to the People Who Kept Us Fed Amid COVID-19
Published as part of our annual Best of Philly tribute. See all the winners here. A handful of weeks into the quarantine, when the dark […]
Best of Philly: Here’s to the Scientists and Frontline Heroes Fighting for Our Lives
Published as part of our annual Best of Philly tribute. See all the winners here. For those who love the people who’ve come to be […]
Best of Philly: Here’s to Philly’s Small Business Owners Striving to Stay Afloat
Admittedly, it’s a little silly to get so emotional over an email. But that’s how it goes during a pandemic — an indeterminate one that’s […]
Best of Philly: Here’s to the People Who Protested
Published as part of our annual Best of Philly tribute. See all the winners here. It was 1:40 a.m. on June 3rd, 2020, but it […]
Rachel Levine Is Saving Pennsylvania — and Becoming an Accidental Icon in the Process
Published as part of our annual Best of Philly tribute. See all the winners here. It’s a big day to talk to Rachel Levine. It’s […]
Food & Wine Names Kalaya One of America’s Best New Restaurants
We’ve been singing Kalaya’s praises for a while, even before it was nominated for a James Beard award for Best New Restaurant. Now, Food & […]
This Project Manager Has a Jam-Packed Fitness and Social Calendar
Welcome to Sweat Diaries, Be Well Philly’s look at the time, energy, and money people invest in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle in Philly. For […]
How Philly Schools Fared in U.S. News’s 2020 College Rankings
These days, teenage kids are stressed. This much we know. The question of why, though, is more nebulous. One obvious answer could be that it has something to do […]
Here Are All the Restaurants Serving at the 2019 Best of Philly Soirée
Every year, we at Foobooz eat and drink our way through the city’s dining scene for our Best of Philly issue. Then, we give you the […]
Presenting the Worst of Philly 2019: From Brian Sims to Geno’s Steaks and Beyond
Well, we searched high and low to find you the Best of Philly 2019, but we couldn’t do so without also recognizing the worst. Enjoy! […]