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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

Latest Stories

News

The High Price of a Good Night’s Sleep

When did mattresses get so expensive?

Morning Scoop: Looking for Sarah Palin

Plus tolls on Route 422?

News

Diving In

Keeping cool at the pool, sans kids

News

Photo of the Day

Cheering with the Sons of Ben

News

Weekend Roundup

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

News

The Shore Issue Has Arrived

See tons of photos from the magazine


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.


Morning Scoop: Palin to Visit Philly

Plus Miley Cyrus attacks Urban Outfitters, Santorum

News

Ask Monica: Sleep Around This Summer

Tips for staying safe (but emotionally unattached)

News

Dumb Tweets From Pro Athletes

Sex, cable and more!

Exploit your friends for fun and profit!

When I opened the e-mail, I knew it was the beginning of the end. It came from my friend Jenn. My cool friend Jenn. My […]

You write a check to charity, but does it really make a difference? Enter the team of Penn researchers cracking the code on what kind of giving works best. (Surprise: It’s not always what you think)

If I were a rich man, I’d have a rich man’s worries. I’d worry about the stock market. I’d worry about my tax bracket. And […]

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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.


There’s no resting on laurels for Meryl Levitz, even if she is currently celebrating the 15th successful year of her baby—the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation. Here, the woman who’s done more than anyone (save the Phillies) for city pride spills—with love—on what Philly still desperately needs, her Francophilia, and why she’s heard enough about the damn cheesesteaks, already

My full name is … Meryl Levitz. I am … a happy and productive person most of the time. I was born in … Chicago. […]

Why is the most important Philadelphian of the past 25 years eating microwave dinners at home alone with his golden retrievers? Because a man’s life changes. That’s why

It’s four o’clock in the morning, and the former governor of Pennsylvania is standing on the back steps of his new East Falls bachelor pad, […]


Today’s younger Philly couples are not only waiting longer to say "I do"; they’re dealing with a whole different set of issues than their parents—from Facebook-stalking to who gets to pick the love seat. Can marriage survive it? An intimate look at an institution in flux

Picture a man and a woman. Let’s call them Michael and Jennifer. Michael is 30 and has a college degree; he’s worked hard to get […]

The South Philly musician on his acclaimed new album, the state of jazz, and his iPhone jones

Why trombone?: My mom couldn’t afford a sax, and the band teacher had a tuba and trombone sitting around. And I wasn’t playing tuba. Most […]

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