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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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And her dogs, Sonic and Lucy

Accessory: Leehe Fai Goldberg

It may not be the longest stretch of boards in Jersey, but Ocean City’s few planked blocks have the best Boardwalk food favorites for a whirlwind eat-on-your-feet extravaganza

Best Boardwalk Food

I used to love it that my kids were just like me. What was I thinking?

Alter Ego

Lost baggage. No parking. Delayed flights. Perpetual lines. Oh, how we hate our airport. Here’s what needs to be done to fix it — and how to survive it in the meantime

Terminal Illness

Atlantic City Beach Bars

Bally’s Bikini Beach Bar Park Place and Boardwalk, 609-340-2000, caesars.com Bally’s casino floor may be far from where it’s at, but its yellow umbrella-ed outdoor […]

A.C. Now: Seablue

Michael Mina’s isn’t the flashiest spot in the new Borgata. It is the smallest, with a hidden kitchen and a nearly quiet circular front bar […]

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.

60-Second Critic: Local Support Podcast

Podcasts: Local Support Podcast

Cirque du Soleil Presents Quidam

Cirque du Soleil Presents Quidam

Golf-club makers and fitters, Izett Golf

Q&A: Michael Morrison and George Izett

Our guide to this summer's best tables — from sidewalk to rooftop to private cabana

Best Outdoor Dining Spots

The Tastes of Summer: Pack a Picnic

A Picnic Primer

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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.

Summer Food: The Tastes of Summer: Rosé

Throughout warm regions of France and Spain, café tables are dotted with rosé-colored glasses. And why not? Few wines have the summer-food-loving versatility of dry […]

Prisoner advocate Jim McCloskey couldn’t stop the execution of convicted murderer Roger Coleman. But he kept trying to prove Coleman’s innocence — and the result may profoundly change death-penalty politics

The Betrayal

Want better leadership? Then cut the chain of the old-boy network

Corrupt and Connected

It’s summer, and you know you want to take your top off. So we drove four new convertibles a gajillion miles to help you do it in style.

Start Yer Engines!

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