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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

Guides

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

Latest Stories

Top Doctors 2006: Profiles

Heart Disease Harvey Waxman Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Cardiologist Harvey Waxman is surprisingly upbeat about American heart health, considering our cheeseburger intake. That’s because Waxman […]

Your guide to the season's best eats — from the coolest cucumber cocktail to the hottest dog (it's deep-fried)

The Tastes of Summer

What to Drink: Louis Latour “1er Cru—La Grande Roche,” 2002; Montagny, Burgundy, F

Louis Latour “1er Cru—La Grande Roche,” 2002

Eat This Now: Backyard Barbecue, Barclay Prime-Style

Backyard Barbecue, Barclay Prime-Style

Eat This Now: Grits

Grits

Look We Love: Summer Jogging Gear

Summer Jogging Gear


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.


Taste: Almost Osetra

Almost Osetra

The Tastes of Summer: Grill Some Meat

Grill Some Meat

The Good Life: Obsession July 2006

Obsession

Local Talent: Anthony Smyrski & Dan Murphy

Local Talent: Anthony Smyrski & Dan Murphy

60-Second Critic: A Disorder Peculiar to the Country

Fiction: A Disorder Peculiar to the Country

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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.


Answers to reader questions about Philly dining

Q: We want to celebrate out anniversary at a romantic restaurant with music and possibly dancing. We will be staying in the Rittenhouse area. —Nancy […]

A.C. Now New Borgata Restaurants

The Borgata Debuts Three New Restaurants

A.C. Now

12 Shops Open at The Pier

Spend your honeymoon exploring Italy’s most romantic city, on foot and by boat

Afloat in Venice

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