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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

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The Philadelphia Magazine Endorsement: Nutter for Mayor

A FEW MONTHS ago, a prominent area businessman received a phone call from a fund-raiser for one of the mayoral candidates. The fund-raiser was looking […]

Millions of dollars in ads have made him the man to beat in the mayor’s race. Unfortunately, the crusading outsider Tom Knox plays on TV bears little resemblance to the connected insider he is in real life

He’s the man to beat in the mayor’s race. Unfortunately, the crusading outsider Tom Knox plays on TV bears little resemblance to the connected insider […]

Bop Spotlight: New Clothing Boutique

New Clothing Boutique: Couture

CARRY ON ABOUT THIS

Carry on About This

SHADES OF SUMMER

Shades of Summer

Is it Spring Yet?

Is it Spring Yet?

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.

BOP Spotlight: Make It Modern, For The Living Room

Make It Modern, For The Living Room: Bo Concept

Prom season is here…

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Pulse: Five Questions for Ben Yagoda

Ben Yagoda, University of Delaware professor, Philly Mag contributing writer, and author of When You Catch an Adjective, Kill It, out this month. How do […]

Ben Yagoda, University of Delaware professor, Philly Mag contributing writer, and author of When You Catch an Adjective, Kill It, out this month.

Ben Yagoda, University of Delaware professor, Philly Mag contributing writer, and author of When You Catch an Adjective, Kill It, out this month. How do […]

Sweet crabs are the first taste of summer

She Sells Soft- Shells

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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.

How to turn blue and sell out huge auditoriums

Paint-Splatterin’ Rock

New Shoes

New Shoes

The White Stuff

The White Stuff

Philly shopping goes high-tech

Robo-Retail

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