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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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Two new food markets are blurring the line between precious specialty purveyor and one-stop shop.

Two new food markets are blurring the line between precious specialty purveyor and one-stop shop. At Good Food in Chestnut Hill, you can get cheese […]

For 18 months, Chester County’s Coatesville was besieged by fire after fire — set by the residents themselves. 

ON THE NIGHT of January 24th last year, Coatesville firefighter Bob Tracey got the call: fire on Fleetwood Street, size unknown. He pulled on his […]

Brooke dishes the latest gossip.

How I love artsy people! Restaurant glamour-puss Audrey Claire threw a launch party that drew power couple Sharon Pinkenson and Joe Weiss, legal eagle Bernie […]

The Reading speed skater goes for gold in the Vancouver Olympics.

A YEAR AGO, short-track speed skater Allison Baver was slumped on the ice with her tibia — and her dreams of winning gold in Vancouver […]

A jazz legend comes home.

The title of Heath’s new autobiography, I Walked With Giants, is apt. The 83-year-old tenor saxophonist and composer, who made his bones in Philadelphia in […]

An accessories-focused boutique opens in King of Prussia.

Coco & Lolly comes to KOP adhering to the new retail philosophy that customers no longer shop for massive, sweeping wardrobes once a season, but […]


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.


Rittenhouse’s latest addition.

The lack of noxious fumes has made recent Rittenhouse addition Tierra Mia organic nail spa popular for those with child (and those who have young […]

Celebrity Message is no frills, but it sure hits the spot.

Warning: This strip-mall spot is a far cry from a spa. But we forgot about the bare look of Celebrity Massage when the most kink-working […]

Two hot sales for frigid February.

Charlie’s Jeans has more than just denim, and all month, tops and sweaters from Trina Turk and Free People — and this ballerina dress by […]

Just add hot chocolate.

Why: NY State has more than 1,000 trails and more ski areas than any other state. For couples: Lake Placid’s Whiteface Lodge has a package […]

Medical spas are popping up everywhere. But they aren’t always as fab as they appear.

It used to be that a trip to the spa meant having toes polished, muscles kneaded loose and skin rejuvenated. These days, with the boom […]

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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.


Ditch the Swiss Miss.

This season’s signature libation is light-years away from that powdered, chalky stuff Mom used to mix with milk. The Franklin Fountain, normally known for summertime […]

Becky Anderson Plays “Poeme”

We’re giving you a sneak peak into how the magic happens.

With all the issues of Philadelphia Wedding that we’ve put out over the years, I always hear the same thing: Your shoots must be so […]

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