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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

From the Editor July 2006

My father met Frank Rizzo a handful of times, at crowded cocktail parties or Bookbinder’s or Phillies games. Each time, the same dynamic took place. […]

Exit Interview: Gay Talese

In his latest book, A Writer’s Life, literary titan Gay Talese describes growing up in Ocean City — among many, many other things. And much […]

This month, smart, stylish Penn president Amy Gutmann unveils a bold plan to link her campus with Center City. It should keep critics on both sides of the Schuylkill quiet (for now, at least)

Amy Aims East

If liberals and conservatives both think eminent domain isn’t the way to save New Jersey’s poorest city, you know it’s the right thing to do

Tear Down Camden!

The Good Life: Combo Stores June 2006

Combo Stores

What happens when the man who taught us to laugh at ourselves starts preaching about how blacks have to stop blaming white people? And then one woman accuses him of drugging and groping her. Then another. Then another. Who is Bill Cosby? And what do we do

Dr. Huxtable & Mr. Hyde


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.


In Search of … Crabcakes

In Search of … Crabcakes

What to Drink: Henri Abelé Vintage Champagne 1996, France

Henri Abelé Vintage Champagne 1996

Fresh off a star turn in a new documentary about Philly politics, a “reformed pay-to-player” sounds off on corruption, race, and whether he wants to be mayor

Run, Carl, Run!

The Good Life: Shorts

Shorts

Friends of Hitler or bizarre hobbyists? Discuss

The (Fake) Nazis Are Coming!

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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.


Can the beloved South Street BYOB thrive under new management?

Django, Remastered

Sea urchin, bone marrow, lamb’s tongue: Queen Village’s new Ansill is a delicious education in adventurous eating.

Tongue Is Chic

How hard can it be to find the Boss with the Hot Sauce?

Other People's Money

Food Protection Report

WEB EXTRA: Food Protection Report

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