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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.


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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Wedding: Bridal Bouquet: Ohh La Latte

Take a color cue from Monique Lhullier’s soft gowns that crescendo from creamy bridal white into a smooth latte hue, like this Platinum Collection Ava […]

Grab an after-workout bite without a bit of work at eight Philly gyms

Grab an after-workout bite without a bit of work at eight Philly gyms Making it to the gym after a full day of work is […]

Spring-perfect upholstery by a Philly artist

Spring-perfect upholstery by a Philly artist Textile designer Lauren Rossi has fabric fanatics buzzing about her new-for-spring design, Wings. From her by-appointment-only Fishtown studio, she […]

Taste: Eat This Now: Marshmallows

From Fluff to Peeps, Americans will consume more than 90 million pounds of marshmallow this year We don’t really need the encouragement: From Fluff to […]

The Ugly American is a celebration of Beef on Wick, apple pie, biscuits — and French technique

The Ugly American is a celebration of Beef on Wick, apple pie, biscuits — and French technique For decades, Pennsport has been known for Mummers, […]

Taste: Spirits: What to Drink: Trinchero Napa Reserve Cabernet Franc 2005

Cabernet franc may be lesser known than its famous cousin cabernet sauvignon, but it’s a noble in its own right Cabernet franc may be lesser […]


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 brew can complement food as well as wine

A brew can complement food as well as wine Many of us see beer and wine as opposites, but they have more in common than […]

The city’s Top 10 interior designers invite us inside the most extravagant projects they’ve worked on — and tell us what they’d create if they had all the money in the world

The city’s Top 10 interior designers invite us inside the most extravagant projects they’ve worked on THE ICONOCLAST: Floss Barber of Floss Barber, Inc. 1420 […]

Taste: Annotated Recipe: Pineapple-Ginger Mojito

Careful attention is what makes the difference between most mojitos and G Lounge’s pineapple-ginger twist, designed by mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim For bar professionals, mixing a […]

Upper Darby’s 30 Rock star hits theaters this month in Baby Mama

Upper Darby’s 30 Rock star hits theaters this month in Baby Mama When we last checked in with the supremely funny Tina Fey, she was […]

I can’t believe that I actually meditated. And that it actually worked

I can’t believe that I actually meditated. And that it actually worked "THE COLOR FOR the lungs is white,” said Kazzrie, our lovely blond meditation […]

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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.


For three years, the media and fans have hammered Phillies manager Charlie Manuel for being a bumbling, stumbling idiot. Funny. His players think he’s brilliant

Phillies manager, Charlie Manuel, has kept a bad reputation with fans and media, but do his players feel the same? Sunrise was still an hour […]

From new offices around the globe to multimillion-dollar mergers, everything is changing for attorneys at Philly’s biggest, most storied firms. But as lawyers get richer, is the quaint notion of “the Philadelphia Lawyer” becoming a thing of the past?

As lawyers get richer, is the quaint notion of “the Philadelphia Lawyer” becoming a thing of the past? Mark Alderman doesn’t look like the classic […]

Pulse: 60-Second Critic: The Legacy of That Other Famous Kelly

Author, Daniel Boyne, explores the life of patriarch John B. Kelly Sr. In Philadelphia, the Kelly name invariably telegraphs Grace, movie icon-turned-princess, or John B. […]

Pulse: 60-Second Critic: Exhibit: Baseball as America

From Harry Caray’s eyeglasses to a photo tribute to the Phillies—The National Baseball Hall of Fame has it all The National Constitution Center, through May […]

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