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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

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BOP Spotlight: Make It Modern, For The Bedroom

Make It Modern, For The Bedroom: Matthew Izzo Lifestyle

The Good Life: Obsession: Backyard Art

Backyard Art

WHAT MOM WANTS

What Mom Wants

A Princeton lapidary’s prehistoric inspiration

True Gem

A whole lotta strong women are coming to Philly

Women’s Lib, Version 2007


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.


The guys who made Gnarls Barkley into the hottest musical act of 2006 think they can work the same marketing magic on an unknown 22-year-old from Chester. A slowly dying record industry sure hopes they’re right

Is This Kid About to Be a Star?

Philly offers up three tasty takes on a Catalan import

In Search of: Paella

Grin and bear it? Hah! Boomers want to keep disco-dancing till we’re 103. That means finding new ways to treat our aching elbows and hips and backs. Here’s the breaking news in pain relief

Here’s the breaking news in pain relief for baby boomers A WHILE BACK, MY RIGHT ANKLE started hurting. It hurt when I played tennis and […]

Skin Radio 1340AM

Music: AM in the A.M.

An in-flight supplement to our May issue’s health guide

Pain-Free Transit

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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.