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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)
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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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Must-Stop Italian Market

When sausage is your top priority

How To: Point. Click. Wed.

Hans is my boyfriend’s roommate—someone I see almost every day. I knew he had been in Southern California visiting his girlfriend over winter break from […]

I Thee Web

Choosing the right wed-site can be more stressful than choosing the groom. How to find your perfect match: 1. For the creative bride: All of […]

Honeymoon Destination: Anguilla

A slender island a short ferry ride away from St. Martin, Anguilla is a white-sand paradise in the British West Indies, a 17-mile long refuge […]

Ask the Experts: Problems Solved!

Our outdoor ceremony is planned for 5 p.m. If the forecast calls for rain, I really want to wait until the last minute for Plan […]

Ask the Experts: On the Mark

When we get stumped, we turn to master bridal consultant, owner of Philly’s Queen of Hearts Wedding Consultants and wedding etiquette guru extraordinaire, Mark Kingsdorf. […]

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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PRESTON & STEVE

Brian May and … Oprah?

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It Takes a Family to Find a Body

Do cops care at all about missing women?

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Who Are We Calling Racist?

The Shirley Sherrod debacle

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Christie:

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Mike Miss: Yes, I AM Beating Eskin

The truth about radio ratings

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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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Clean House At the DRPA

An open letter to Chris Christie

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Preston & Steve

Today: Sex with a shih tzu

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FCC: Stop Worrying and Love the F-Bomb

About that four-letter word

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Why America loves Ryan Howard

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