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How Five Days in Philly Changed Movie History Forever

On the 50th anniversary of Rocky, the never-before-told story of the crazed, chaotic, and clandestine filming of the city’s most famous movie.


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Dear Josh Shapiro: Now That You Have the Votes, Here’s Our Wish List

Mac Mart owner Marti Liberman, whose business was targeted by the Boycott Ride in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 8th (photo courtesy Marti Lieberman/Mac Mart)
Q&A

Mac Mart Wasn’t Even Supposed to Be Open During the Philly Boycott Ride. Here’s Why It Was

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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Weekend Roundup

Friday + Saturday + Sunday

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Delaware Passes Civil Unions Bill

Trip to Rehoboth, anyone?

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Phils Should Just Lie to Us

Tell us we’re the greatest fans ever

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Stage Reviews

Performances at Arden and Wilma

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Prenuptial Preoccupation

Why you shouldn’t be offended by the pre-marriage agreements

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The Scoop: Orchestra Drama

Plus: People doing bad things on video


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.


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Attack on Sex

Without babies, social conservatives say sex is bad

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Mythical SEPTA Silverliners

Why don’t the trains run on time?

Queen Arlene Defends Herself

She believes criticism of her qualifications is “ludicrous”

Main Line-Connected Soap Operas Canceled

?uestlove has something to say about that

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Matthew Morrison on Good Day

The Glee hunk dishes on his solo album

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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.


The Goods: Springtime at Denim Habit

Lizanne Crotty of Denim Habit in Suburban Square dishes on her favorite in-shop picks for April. "This spring, it’s important to have basics," she says. […]

The Goods: Royal Kicks

Brit-born shoe maven Elena Brennan, owner of Queen Village’s Bus Stop Boutique, picks her favorite spring styles. All April, her sweet shop will be toasting […]

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Do We Know Who Iverson Is?

New Allen vs. Old Allen

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Santorum for President?

Bad news for the LGBT community

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