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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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Opinion

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

Guides

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

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Reviews

Restaurant Review: Lemon Hill

Lemon Hill aims to be a great neighborhood restaurant, but does it succeed?

Confessions of Philadelphia’s One Percent

One-percenters. We’ve been hearing a lot about them lately, ever since wall street became not just the seat of finance, but a place to hang […]

Why the All-New Barnes Museum Matters

I visited the Barnes in Merion only once, a few months before it closed. Here’s what I will always remember: the adventure of getting there. […]

Penn Has A Drinking Problem

It’s getting harder and harder to raise a toast to the old Red and Blue.

8 Pieces to See at the Barnes Museum

A lesser curator might have waffled and waxed diplomatic about how all 4,323 pieces at the Barnes are great and monumental. (It would be true.) […]

News

48 SEPTA Employees Hit $172.7 Million Powerball Jackpot

A SEPTA spokesperson has said that 48 employees at the organizations headquarters have won the Powerball jackpot. It had previously been reported that the winning […]


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.


News

Lineup Announcement for Wawa Welcome America! Jam on the Parkway

This afternoon, Mayor Nutter officially announced the lineup for the 2012 Wawa Welcome America! Fourth of July Jam on the Parkway (note the exclamation point). […]

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Simmonds Calls Racist Boston Fans “Gutless”

Last night the Washington Capitals knocked the Boston Bruins out of the NHL playoffs. The winning goal was scored by Washington’s Joel Ward. Ward and […]

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Penn Dean Resigns After Doctoral Controversy

The vice dean of UPenn’s Graduate School of Education has resigned. Doug E. Fresh Lynch has been a higher up in the school since 2004. […]

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Brian Dawkins to Throw First Pitch at Phils Game Saturday

The recently retired Brian Dawkins will be in South Philly this weekend to speak at the Eagles NovaCare Complex on Saturday. Oh, and then he’ll […]

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HBO Will Be at the Franklin Institute to Remind You That People Are Fat

Hey, put down your third piece of cake and focus for a second. Did you know Americans are fat? Like, really fat. If not, here […]

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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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Celeb Scoop: His Royal Highness Is In Philly

Prince Edward’s In Town. The youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II is in Philly today and made a visit to Girard College to plant a […]

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Another Occupy Conference Scheduled for July 4th. Hooray.

What’s better than a national Occupy conference in Philadelphia July 4th weekend? Two national Occupy conferences in Philadelphia July 4th weekend. That’s right, failed congressional […]

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What We Love: RuPaul Comic Book

The book’s anything but a drag

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Marriage Equality Commercial

A very moving new ad debuts

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