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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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A collection of Gold Rush-era games gives this home it's winning touch

You could say Havertown interior designer Michael Gruber took a gamble with this project: creating an old-time parlor, gallery and saloon to display his clients’ […]

The Fine Print: Pimp My HD

Your TV is top-of-the-line, and now it’s time to get it to run at its peak. “Each TV has the potential to be ‘tuned’ to […]

The largest TV in our chart above is 73 inches. Big enough for most mortals, but not for you? You might want an HD projector.

“I thought plasmas were the bomb before I started working here, but you definitely get more bang for your buck with this setup,” says Michael […]

The Fine Print: The Best HDTV For You

Watching: Foreign films in the den Spending: $ Sony Grand WEGA SXRD 50-inch rear-projection HDTV, $3,500; $$$ Fujitsu P55XTA51UB 55-inch Plasmavision HDTV, $8,999 Buying: Hifi […]

The Fine Print: Best Seat in the House

You’re dropping major coin on an HDTV, so in addition to a great picture, you’ll want it to look perfect in your home. James Wollard, […]

The Fine Print: TV Talk

You say pixel, I say … what? Confused by the jargon-wheeling salesman? We’ve tuned in the most necessary digital terms so you can get a […]


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 Fine Print: So Long, Box Set

In the not-so-distant future, box sets across the nation will turn dark. And we mean dark — not a flicker, not a fuzzy screen, no […]

Television is evolving and the future is bright

It’s a Monday night. Jack Bauer stares across an abandoned parking lot, his face caught in shadow. You curl deeper into your favorite chair, gripping […]

To transform a room at the flip of a switch — thats’ the power of a great lamp. From soft and ambient to simply dazzling, here are a few bright ideas

RAZZLE DAZZLE There’s no dimming these lights, which throw some sparkle around whether on or off. Pantalica suspended light in black by Örni Halloween, $5,724, […]

Homefront: High Notes

Cherry Hill native Brad Ascalon has an eye for design — and an ear for it, too. The musician-turned-furniture-designer sets chairs, tables and even the […]

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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.