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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

Latest Stories

Will anyone save Wildwood’s last dark ride?

Golden Oldie

From the Editor: June 2007

BACK WHEN WE WERE DELIBERATING over whom to endorse in last month’s mayoral primary, there was some internal concern about Michael Nutter’s chances. He was […]

Off the Cuff: June 2007

As I write this on deadline, the Democratic primary in Philadelphia is four days away, and at the moment, it looks like Michael Nutter will […]

Philly Carnival returns for its fifth summer to celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month

Drums of Steel

British Bliss

British Bliss

The Good Life: 5 Things to Love This Month: Personal Flower Shopping

Personal Flower Shopping

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.

Six romantic destinations for your waterfront wedding

Venues: Rooms with Views

Pulse: 60-Second Critic: December 2006

TOURS Constitutional Cell Phone Tour (The Constitutional Foundation; $9.99) By Brittany Sommar There are many ways to see historic Philadelphia: in a horse-drawn buggy, on […]

This New Jersey couple set the night to music at their Philadelphia garden wedding

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Home: The Fine Print: Hot Tips

Hot Tips

Is that Vanity Fair — or your neighbor’s kids?

Ah, the holidays. We’re stringing up the lights, popping open the prosecco—and feeling a bit insecure, because at this joyful time arrives a sheaf of […]

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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.

Fans of the 18th-century English ceramics known as transferware collect a bit of colorful Philadelphia history with every piece

China Syndrome

Home: Scout: Cool Camouflage

Cool Camouflage

Home: Test: The Simple Life

The Simple Life

Pamper, play, relax, repeat with these weekend adventures

IT’S TIME FOR THE EVENT YOU MAY HAVE BEEN LOOKING forward to almost as much as your ceremony — your bachelorette party. We’ve scouted some […]

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