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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

Two of our style staffers square off on the seasonal ritual

Spray It! Here’s the thing about getting sprayed (well, the first thing, at least): A tan makes you look and feel thinner. I’d quote various […]

The iPad 2? No, thank you. What real men want right now: hard-wearing goods with back-to-nature appeal

Blame the dozens of hours a week you spend staring at a screen. Blame the Droid that buzzes at your bedside all night long. Blame […]

Poor Anna Verna

She’s tired!

Video: Jefferson Hospital Does Michael Jackson

A seriously catchy video about hygiene

News

Phillies: You Snooze, You Lose

Make a deal!

Local Farmers’ Markets

Photos from the May issue, which is on newsstands now.


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.


Recipes from Marcie Turney, Chip Roman, Sheri Waide and Josh Lawler

Chef Terence Feury, Fork, Old City Ingredients he’s most looking forward to using: Tomatoes and peaches. How he’ll use peaches: In a salad. He slices […]

The Goods: In Town – TenThousandThings

When the dapper duo behind TenThousandThings come to town this weekend to exhibit their newest ethereal-to-brilliant pieces, those who know jewelry will know where to […]

News

The Inquirer Is Sold

Plus a child killer is sentenced

News

Kate Is No New Diana

Debunking America’s royal myths

News

America: Land of Nut Jobs

Obama’s birth certificate

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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.


News

A Good Birther Never Dies

Certificate, schmertificate

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The Wildwoods

A new photo exhibit about shore life

Morning Scoop: Poll Shows PA Down on Obama

Plus measles alert in NJ

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Down With the Crown!

Why princes and princesses aren’t fun

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