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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

With pretty designs and fun new materials, it’s easy to register for bakeware that rises to any occasion

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What happens on the streets of North Philly shows precisely why the murder frenzy rages on — snuffing out lives, terrorizing neighborhoods, threatening our future.

There is a solution. Why won't we try it?

The Dead of Night

He was a real-life Horatio Alger, surviving the mean streets of North Philadelphia to become the youngest treasurer in city history. But then Corey Kemp met a gang whose influence he couldn’t escape: the Street administration

In an airless beige room, wearing a dark green jumpsuit, remembering his former life, Corey Kemp shrugs his shoulders. “I think I'm smarter, wiser,” he […]

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Dress up your little demons (and your little Cerberus too) for a free Hallooooooooween carnival this weekend

Scare on the Square

Local publisher Running Press is expanding its cookbook collection with two well-known names in Philadelphia food

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The Specter Campaign Archives

Legendary Philadelphia adman Elliott Curson, who worked on many of Arlen Specter’s campaigns, combed his personal archives for these classic spots. 1969 District Attorney Campaign […]

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.

A new biography finally gives Boston’s often underappreciated son of liberty his due.

Sam Adams: More Than Beer

Quick Trip: Princeton

Quick Trip: Princeton

How to make it to the altar without killing him

I Love You. I Hate You.

Ask the Experts: Can I Fire My Maid of Honor?

Can I Fire My Maid of Honor?

60-Second Critic: The Prophecy

Fiction: The Prophecy

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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.

A Jersey Shore cop came home drunk one night five years ago and strangled his wife — that was the story, according to officials in Atlantic County. But what really happened — and who the real victims are — is a story that is still unfold

Who Killed Ellen Andros?

From Brad and Angelina to Renee and Chaka, we’re surrounded by power couples. And their influence is trickling down

Desperately Seeking Status

What to look for on store shelves this month

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A local company makes look-good, feel-good pieces we love

Furniture Crush

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