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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

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

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Ban on Texting While Driving Starts Thursday

Pennsylvania drivers will have to keep their eyes on the roads Thursday when a state-wide ban on texting while driving goes into effect. In addition […]

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Archdiocese Names New CFO

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has named Timothy O’Shaughnessy as its new chief financial officer. The 48-year-old O’Shaughnessy will be filling a vacancy left after Anita […]

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Watch the Prop 8 Play

The reading’s online in its entirety

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Women’s Health is Under Fire

An LGBT perspective

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The One-Percenters Are Back to Building at the Shore

Signs the traction of the economic recovery is taking hold: less volatile swings in the stock market, better employment figures, the daunting wait list at […]

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Reviewed: The Last Le Bec-Fin Dinner Ever

Unless you’ve been in Botswana for the last month, you probably know that Saturday night was the final dinner ever at Le Bec-Fin, the famed […]


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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The Era of Martyrdom Politics

Sandra Fluke doesn’t deserve to be called a slut. Andrew Breitbart does deserve to be called a douche—but saying it when his family is grieving […]

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Escape to Hawaii at the Philly Flower Show

Walking through the entrance, you are immediately confronted by a large structure that juts overhead. With flower-filled lattices and white, undulating screens that capture projections […]

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Gay Adoption: A Reality

Inside HelpUsAdopt.org’s outreach

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You’re Not Really Outraged By the Saints’ Bounty Program

So, you’re disgusted by the news that New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams ran a bounty program for three years? Outraged that he might […]

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City Council: Yes to Partnership Rights

Philly supports a state resolution

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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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Morning Scoop: Mayor Nutter Makes “Hello, Dolly!” Cameo

Mayor Nutter Makes Cameo in Hello, Dolly! Students at the Masterman School recently performed Hello, Dolly! with the help of one high-profile cameo. Mayor Nutter—whose […]

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The Ultimate Philly Playlist

After reading Philadelphia magazine’s roundup of the 52 best weekend trips, I’ve been pondering a quick roadtrip. Alas, no getaway is complete without a proper […]

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The Phillies Are Back!

I was stopped at a red light, on my way to the grocery store Saturday, idly flipping through the presets on my car radio. That’s […]

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Main Line Teens Have Too Much Cash, Too Few Brain Cells

Late last month, it was all over the news that YouTube was showing videos of students getting “shmacked.” Apparently, getting shmacked means drinking and doing […]

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