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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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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 […]

Gear, gizmos and gadgetry the old man really wants

If Dad can’t set it up, Springboard will.Sonos S5 wireless music system, $399 at Springboard Media, 2212 Walnut Street, 215-988-7777. If it’s good enough for […]

Avalon’s retail transformation continues as another mainland mainstay opens a satellite down the Shore

Last August, lifelong Shore-goer Candice Caprice jumped at the chance to open a pop-up-shop version of her Media boutique, Per Lei, in an empty storefront […]

Former model, art aficionado, co-owner of the Rago Arts & Auction Center

“This dress is from MUJI. I don’t think about what I’m going to wear too much. It just sort of happens. I like to buy […]

From the water’s edge, ageless Adonises and Athenas reveal their secret: They watch you just as much as you watch them

Paris? London? Cape Cod? They’re all beautiful. But when summer rolls around, there’s just one place a real Philadelphian wants to be. From ice-cream cones […]

For more than 40 years, the Giuntas of West Chester have been going down the Shore together as a family. This time around, somebody crashed the party: our writer

Tradition occasionally bends down the Shore, but you need a pretty good reason to break it. What would you want to change? After a year […]


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.


Reviews

Mike Stollenwerk’s latest earns its Fishtown address

At Fathom, where oysters come cold or “chicken-fried” atop potato salad, there are several ways to drink. You could cool your belly against the painted […]

While you were hibernating, the Shore food scene was changing. Here’s what you need to know

ATLANTIC CITY What is it with Italian men and their namesake restaurants? Luke Palladino, who used to be at the Borgata (and more recently received […]

Escape to the seaside sans the Shore crowds

OBX bumper stickers are ubiquitous for a reason: The Outer Banks, with its laid-back vibe and miles of beaches unblemished by overdevelopment, is hard not […]

Summer 2011 Travel Deals

Jersey Shore: The Seaview in Galloway, New Jersey—about eight miles from A.C.—has reopened after a multimillion-dollar reno. NYC: Because folding back your sheets isn’t enough […]

Everything you need for breezy al fresco elegance

You’ve waited for it all winter: dinner, lunch, breakfast, brunch—out back. But first, please gently update your patio’s overwrought iron. Starting with that table. Replace […]

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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.


After half a century, this pancake house still makes us glad to be awake

Paris? London? Cape Cod? They’re all beautiful. But when summer rolls around, there’s just one place a real Philadelphian wants to be. From ice-cream cones […]

Taxis Just Got More Expensive

Philly cabs have new surcharge

Advice From District Attorney Seth Williams

Always looking out for us!

Snooki Hurting Shore Tourism?

Seaside Heights feels backlash

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