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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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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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Andy Reid

Genius or fool?

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What Are the Eagles Made of?

Why this week is huge

Daily Scoop

Jayson Werth rumors

Burlesque Hits a Few High Notes

It’s pretty gay and pretty predictable

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Kimpton Rates First for LGBT Travelers

Philly ranked among top gay destinations

Straight Guide to Buying Gifts for Gay Friends

Jennifer Lea Cohan explains it all for you

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.

We never thought we’d see the day. Here, ex-Mayor John Street opens up to his onetime 
nemesis (and almost-maybe mayor) about his legacy, his distrust of the media, and why he thinks Michael Nutter is pretty much the Worst. Mayor. Ever.

AS I WAS CONSIDERING ANOTHER RUN FOR MAYOR over the past several months, the biggest surprise to me was the encouragement from my former opponent […]

Stuff you can’t miss this month.

HOLIDAYSThe Vienna Boys Choir (12/3), the Orchestra doing Messiah (12/19), and Peter Nero Christmas-popping (12/4-22) at the Kimmel we get, but Michael McDonald, Donald Fagen […]

Opinionated 70-year-old proprietor, Geno’s Steaks

Cheesesteak order: Provolone with. Not wit’. We use the word “with” at Geno’s. Ingredients in Cheez Whiz: No idea. Never ate it. Chinese or pizza: […]

Staying optimistic through the holiday season

During the Christmas holidays, I always seem to think about the year that has just passed and take stock of just where we are. I’m […]

Rites of December

These shopping traditions make us glad Philadelphia is home for the holidays.

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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.

Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran’s conquest of 13th Street is complete

THERE’S NO ACCOUNTING FOR BAD TASTE. At least, not on Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran’s stretch of 13th Street, where there’s simply none to account […]

Keep it shiny this season.

Required dressing this holiday season: glitter, spangles, crystal, gleam — the wearable equivalent of  the Academy chandelier.

One night last June, Sabina Rose O’Donnell, a popular young waitress heading home in Northern Liberties, was dragged from her bike, raped, and murdered. An 18-year-old man who lived 10 blocks away, in North Philadelphia, confessed. The media portrayed her killing as random. Given the way the city is changing, it may be anything but.

LATE ONE NIGHT this past June, police say, a very young black man — more like a boy, actually — rode his bike over and […]

The guys behind the Franklin Fountain open Shane Confectionary

Where have all the candy stores gone? We’re talking about magical shops brimming with colorful confections of all shapes and sizes  —  Sky Bars, root […]

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