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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

Flower-press artist Janie Gross’s delicate home accents grow out of her Wynnewood garden

One looks like a child’s pinwheel, another resembles an impish face, a third suggests a mottled stingray seen through rose-colored glass. Whether a purple cosmos, […]

How Bush will decide who's mayor of Philadelphia

Those looking for clues to the city’s big political guessing game — how many of the six quasi-announced Democratic mayoral candidates will still be candidates […]

From the Editor: June 2006

Run, Carl, run. That’s been the sentiment around our office ever since Carl Singley sat down with us for the interview that appears on page […]

One great view was all it took to inspire the zen-like transformation of a 1980s beach house

The Philadelphia businessman has lived all over the world, but he remembers exactly where he was standing four years ago when he first saw this […]

Off the Cuff: June 2006

I know it sounds ridiculous, but recently I’ve been thinking about Jimmy Carter. Back in the ’70s, during the first oil crisis, Carter (who was […]

In his latest book, A Writer’s Life, literary titan Gay Talese describes growing up in Ocean City — among many, many other things. And much like his books, a conversation with the 74-year-old is filled with unexpected diversions. Unli

Exit Interview: It’s a pleasure to speak with one of the forefathers of magazine journalism. Should I call you Mr. Talese? Gay? Daddy? Gay Talese: […]


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.


Taste: Edible Art

THE FLOUR POT COOKIE BOOK, FROM ­AMBLER-BASED BAKER-ENTREPRENEURS MARGIE AND ABBEY GREENBERG, IS 100-PLUS PAGES OF MARTHA STEWART-LIKE ­INSPIRATION. THEIR COOKIES RE-CREATE THREE-TIERED WEDDING CAKES, […]

An ambitious DIY-er tackles reupholstering, one staple at a time

She was my favorite chair when I was a kid — I would wake up extra early on Saturday mornings to watch cartoons and snuggle […]

Taste: Where We’re Eating July 2006

Royal Flush The main sources of light at South Philly’s Royal Tavern (937 East Passyunk Avenue, 215-389-6694; royaltavern.com) seem to be the single TV by […]

Harrah’s Big Hurrah

Harrah's Big Hurrah

BOP Spotlight: Eyewear

Eyewear: Margot & Camille Optique

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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.


Serving Peace

Serving Peace

The Good Life: Homegrown: Taking Flight

Taking Flight

Forget lawns. It’s ornamental grass that’s suddenly sexy, thanks to new varieties, four-season interest and environmental cachet

It’s the word-association game. Ready? Quick — I say “grass,” and you say … “green,” right? Rick Darke wants to change that. Darke, who was […]

It's summer, and you know you want to take your top off. So we drove four new convertibles a gajillion miles to help you do it in style.

Lexus SC 430 The dent: $65,355 base What it’s got: A 288 hp V8 engine and a super-sleek Japanese design that screams, “Looky here!” What […]

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