Welcome to Philly Favorites
We call the lovely Philadelphia area our home, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. To celebrate our region, The Philadelphia Inquirer is excited to introduce the 2026 Philly Favorites, showcasing local places, restaurants, and businesses that our community has nominated and chosen as their cherished favorites.
Philly Favorites Promotion
Philly Favorites will have strong support from Inquirer.com, PhillyFavorites.com, The Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper and social media.
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Nominations and voting will be driven by print, digital and social promotions:​
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Inquirer.com Digital Display
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The Philadelphia Inquirer Newspaper Ads
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Organic Social Media
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Paid Social Media
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Eblast to Inquirer.com Subscribers
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Outdoor Advertising
The Philadelphia Inquirer will put over $200,000 in marketing support promoting Philly Favorites, driving participation and ensuring success for the community and local businesses.
How does it work?
During the nomination period, we invite our audience to nominate outstanding establishments and professionals in Philadelphia and
the surrounding areas. Once our nominations are taken, we
will move them to a ballot for official voting. All nominations and voting will be done online at VotePhillyFaves.com
Request your complimentary asset kit that includes badges ready to be incorporated into your social media posts, website, and emails during the contest to encourage voting and engage your audience!