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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

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Taste: What to Drink September 2006

What to Drink: Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2003; Argentina

A new exhibit and series of events look at the tragedy and meaning of 9/11

We Haven't Forgottten

Hold onto the last lick of summer at these three local parlors

The Inside Scoop

A.C. Dining: Angeloni’s II

A.C. Dining: Angeloni's II

60-Second Critic: Game Theory

Music: Game Theory

Ingredients to look for at fall farmers' markets

Shopping List

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 local makeup expert shares her tricks and tips

Saving Face

Style: Sun Daze

Sun Daze

Style: Shady!

Shady!

A four-day fest celebrates the iconic film underdog and what he’s meant to our city

Rocky On, Philadelphia

A.C. Now: Last Hurrah for Beach Drinks

Sure, you’ll plan to come back for a weekend or two in the next couple of months. But then there’ll be the football game. Or […]

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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.

Schools extras 2006

Cick here for our top 40 public and private high schools, plus top public schools by county. (downloads a PDF) Click here for the list […]

Lewis Black

Lewis Black is funny.

60-Second Critic: Lemonade

Music: Lemonade

A.C. Now: Apple Opens at the Pier

Laptops and Tigers and iPod Nanos — oh my! Apple has opened up shop in The Pier at Caesars, and is offering free Nanos with […]

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