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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

Guides

14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

Latest Stories

Pulse: Rebuttal: The Commissioner Speaks

By Sylvester Johnson, Police Commissioner, City of Philadelphia Your November 2006 cover story is full of erroneous statements, and your inflammatory cover sends the wrong […]

Has an old heiress mystery been solved?

Four years ago, as our October 2003 story “Without a Trace” reported, heiress Anita Scott mysteriously vanished from her Delaware County estate on a cold, […]

Not Born a Hilton?  Who cares, when you can buy a piece of the Ritz? The 411 on the boomlet in to own (part of) the fantasy

THIS COULD JUST be the perfect vacation. I feel like I’m in my own home, sitting on a sink-into-it couch so comfortable, I’ve already kicked […]

Naive poker star … or marketing genius?

“Does a flush beat three of a kind?” Philly-area entrepreneur Lance Funston once asked a casino official. This wouldn’t have been an odd question had […]

Now that the weather has finally turned promising, the kids are getting a little stir crazy. Don’t worry — Philly’s got you covered

Five Weeks of Family Fun

How Tut ended up in Philly

This month, Philadelphia is braced for the arrival of “Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs” at the Franklin Institute (and the attendant cross-promotional […]

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.

Power outage for PA women

November’s election wasn’t just a win for Democrats; a record number of women around the country gained elective office. Around the country meaning “not Pennsylvania.” […]

Pulse: Snapshot: Cocoa Buffs

Where: John & Kira’s gourmet artisan chocolates in Feltonville. What: Some of the 4,000 pounds of chocolates being prepared for Valentine’s Day. “Our products are […]

Ask the Experts: Will My Flowers Be Available?

Will My Flowers Be Available?

How six big shifts in population and wealth are going to change your life

INSIDE THE ROCKET Cat Cafe, Holly Sue Allen, the sinewy counter girl, is deftly whipping up lattes and flavored teas for a quixotic assortment of […]

An escape to a luxe Lehigh Valley inn proves irresistibly relaxing for about-to-be parents

The Babymoon

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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.

Finding the perfect hairstyle for your wedding takes the right stylist and an open mind

Tresses for Success

Kick off the wedding festivities with an engagement party

Get the Party Started

Having kids at your wedding means planning ahead — for anything

Pint-Size Problems

Gentlemen, start your engines, and propane systems, and hydraulic jacks. Our intrepid reporter takes a sleek new RV — they’re booming among boomers — for a little spin

Going Mobile

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