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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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Ed Rendell was dead in the water five months ago. Now it appears he’s a shoo-in to get reelected, and there are whispers about a VP or even a presidential run in ’08. What happened?

Governor Comeback

Exit Interview: Elizabeth Banks

Chatting up Hollywood starlets is an occupational hazard for Exit Interview. Yet Penn grad Elizabeth Banks made us feel like it was the eighth-grade dance […]

There probably are some people out there who can’t get laid at the Jersey Shore. I just haven’t found them yet

There probably are some people out there who can’t get laid at the Jersey Shore. I just haven’t found them yet

Local nonprofits always seem to be crying for money. So why do they pay their executives so damn much?

Dialing for Dollars

Lisa Scottoline is writing her 14th page-turner, so she knows a few tricks, and they aren’t what you think they are

Anatomy of a Beach Read

The Good Life: Obsession March 2006

Obsession


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.


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Tiffany Opens at The Pier

Frank Gehry’s all-new, architecturally stunning jewelry will be among the gleaming attractions at the opening of Tiffany & Co’s youngest shop yet, at (you guessed […]

Patti LaBelle at the Mann

Patti LaBelle at the Mann

The Tastes of Summer: Spiked Watermelon

Spiked Watermelon

HUP’s new VIP wing just might rival a night at the Four Seasons

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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.


5 things to love this month

Haute List

Trendspotting: Pedi Buzz

Trendspotting: Pedi Buzzes

Philadelphia International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

Philadelphia International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

And her dogs, Sonic and Lucy

Accessory: Leehe Fai Goldberg

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