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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)
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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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Draft: Birds Take Johnson, May Still Get Geno Smith

It’s a good thing the Eagles picked fourth last night, because the NFL draft takes forever. And the pick, of course, was Oklahoma Offensive Tackle […]

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Philadelphia Restaurant Review: Culinary Fumbles at Red Owl Tavern

“No matter where you go, there you are.” A review typically requires more than one sentence, but when it comes to describing most hotel restaurants, […]

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Philadelphia’s Best Community Gardens and Arboretums

Chanticleer Wayne | 786 Church Road The garden path may only be a mile long, but it’s a looping tour around the world. The Teacup […]

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Philadelphia Home: Elizabeth Nettles’ Chic Graduate Hospital Digs

My style: I like eclectic, bold, whimsical interiors—vintage mixed with ethnic and a little bit of glam. DIY drapery: They’re $20 canvas curtains from IKEA. […]

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A History of Political Correctness: 20 Years After Penn’s “Water Buffalo” Incident

On a winter’s night 20 years ago, a freshman at the University of Pennsylvania who was working on an English paper heard a ruckus outside […]

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Jen Childs Is Afraid of Failure

My name is … Jen Childs. On my dad’s side of the family I go way back to the Mayflower, I think, and Childs is […]


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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Off the Cuff: May 2013

Is there no outrage? Is there no shame? Recently, the Wall Street Journal noted how some of New York’s top high schools accept students based […]

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Philadelphia Restaurant Review: Phoning It In at Sophia’s

In a city where some people track the comings and goings of chefs as obsessively as others do center fielders, nothing stirs more hope than […]

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Jesus. What If Howard Eskin Was Your Dad?

This is your typical father-and-son tale. That may not sound like a convincing way to begin a story, but when the father is Howard Eskin—Fox […]

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Don’t Be Seduced by George W. Bush’s New Library

No, really: George W. Bush really was a horrible president. This week brings us the dedication of Bush’s presidential library, along with the latest in […]

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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.


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USA to Fidel Castro’s Niece: No You Cannot Visit Philly

Let the Jay-Z/Beyonce Cuba backlash begin. The State Department has blocked Mariela Castro–daughter to President Raul, niece to ex-dictator Fidel–from visiting Philly. Castro, the country’s […]

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Boston Magazine Releases Extraordinary Marathon Cover

The sneakers you’re looking at were all worn in the 2013 Boston Marathon. It’s an inspired cover, and the story behind it is nearly as […]

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Can’t Leave Home Without It

Mariela Castro denied visa to attend Equality Forum.

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Bloomberg: Tsarnaev Brothers Planned Times Square Bombings

Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev, according New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg, carjacked a Mercedes last Thursday night in order to drive it to New York City […]

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