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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

Dave Magrogan’s Kildare’s empire is coming soon to your town — and you can’t stop him

Dave Magrogan’s Kildare’s empire is coming soon to your town — and you can’t stop him ST. PATRICK’S DAY IS HEADING INTO ITS 15TH HOUR […]

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Cary Borish on opening another Marathon Grill

Running a Marathon

BOP Spotlight: Sweet Feet For The Athlete

Sweet Feet For The Athlete: Bryn Mawr Running Co.

BOP Spotlight: Upholsterer

Upholsterer: Anthony Cocco

BOP Spotlight: Beer Bar

Beer Bar: South Philadelphia Taproom


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.


An intimate Q&A with the designer

Kors Light

The Good Life: Mind the Gap

Mind the Gap

The Good Life: Hot Cole

Hot Cole

AC Now: Holy Beauty Trinity

Holy Beauty Trinity

Who is more intimidating: God or Christopher Hitchens?

Blasphemy at the Free Library

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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.