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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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NY Co. Buys Rita’s

Falconhead Capital LLC now officially owns your gelatos. The New York private-equities firm acquired Rita’s Water Ice Franchise Co. LLC today and has begun searching […]

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A.C. Seizes Jackpots

Atlantic City has seized over $70,000 in jackpot winnings from gamblers who were on the state’s self-exclusion list. The gamblers were on the list but […]

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Don’t Dump on My Mummers

The “Lists” cover story in this month’s Philadelphia magazine offers a lot of juicy material to debate (save for John Street’s induction in the Hair […]

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‘Tis the Season for Ugly Christmas Decorations

It’s officially started. This weekend, I saw our Bucks Co. neighbors hanging swags of garland over their garage, a big wreath in the middle. Another […]

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Will Comcast Donate to the Second Mile?

On Monday, the Jerry Sandusky-founded Second Mile released a statement to donors recommending they give money to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR): “Effective immediately, […]

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Review: The King and I at WST

Long before vengeful barbers, masked opera men, and barricades invaded the musical theater stage, there were overtures, entr’actes, and dream ballets. Before Sondheim, Weber, and […]


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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Morning Scoop: Eagles Lose Again

The Eagles Lost Last Night. Everyone act surprised. The Eagles lost to the Seahawks 31-14 in this week’s installment of Thursday Night Football. Vince Young […]

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Is the Real Estate Boom Back?

The last time there was much excitement about real estate development in Center City was in the good old days of 2008, when the shiny […]

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Weekend Roundup

Holiday fun, music and laughs

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Event: DVLF’s TOY

Party for a great cause

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Film: 30 Years From Here

A new AIDS documentary

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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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An Encounter With CA Conrad

Our latest issue, which came out the other day and which we’ve dubbed “The List Issue,” has generated a fair amount of buzz around town. […]

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Guilty Verdicts in Piazza Murders

Three defendants will face life in prison without the possibility of parole after a jury returned guilty verdicts this afternoon in the Piazza at Schmidt’s […]

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McNabb Released by Vikings

Former Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb has been released by the Minnesota Vikings. A few teams in the league—including McNabb’s hometown Bears—are in playoff contention without […]

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Former Eagle Convicted of Theft

Seattle Seahawk defensive end and former Philadelphia Eagle Raheem Brock has been convicted of a single count of theft in Philadelphia Municipal Court. He was […]

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