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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

Guides

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

Latest Stories

TV sports anchor Leslie Gudel expected to be glowing, with a baby on the way. So why was she crying all the time?

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The Good Life: Obsession June 2006

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5 things to love this month

Haute List

The Good Life: Accessory Nick Berardi

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Makeup artist, Rescue Rittenhouse Spa Lounge

Q&A: Nives Riddles

Local Talent: Scot Sax

Local Talent: Scot Sax

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: The Man of My Dreams

Fiction: The Man of My Dreams

Where to go when your favorite restaurant gets 86'd

What? It Closed?

Ingredients to look for this month

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Gadget: Lazy Spoon

Lazy Spoon

Taste: Where We’re Eating June 2006

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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: Shop the Market

The season for farmer’s markets is as short as that of the fruits and veggies they sell. But between June and September (and as late […]

Summer Food: The Tastes of Summer: Strawberry Shortcake

Go north to New England or west across the Mississippi, and strawberry shortcake is a shortcut of a dessert, a biscuit sandwiching whipped cream and […]

Summer Food: The Tastes of Summer: Kegs

Nothing sets a party apart like good beer, and everyone knows draft beer tastes best. But post-college, who thinks of kegs when they entertain? Reconsider: […]

Summer Food: The Tastes of Summer: Tomato-Mozzarella Salad

Nothing says summer more emphatically than a salad of Jersey tomatoes. Pair fat beefsteaks or heirlooms with slices of fresh cow’s – milk mozzarella made […]

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