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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

Smoke from Canadian wildfires continue to wreak havoc on Philadelphia air quality
News

Philly Today: When Will It End?!

Grounded flights. Masochistic joggers. And lots and lots of photos of the sun.

Q&A

This Philly Comedian Refuses to Apologize When He Offends

Tu Rae headlines Punch Line this month.

CAPA principal Joanne Beaver poses with Boyz II Men in 2017 (photo via School District of Philadelphia)
News

CAPA Parents and Students Want to Know What Happened to Their Principal

Neither the principal nor the school district will explain her absence.

News

Philly Mag Wins 4 City and Regional Magazine Awards

We took home awards in categories ranging from best food writing to best reader service. Read the award-winning work here.

Q&A

New Committee of Seventy CEO Lauren Cristella on Her Historic Appointment and Takeaways From the Primary

We chat with her about making history, what went wrong with that independent Democratic mayoral candidate poll, and how her organization is gearing voters up for 2024.

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News

Philadelphia Crushes the James Beard Awards

Plus, Ocean City continues to become even less fun than we ever imagined.


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.


The 2023 edition of the Roots Picnic brought with it a surprise Fugees reunion as well as a surprise performance from Jon Stewart
News

Philly Today: Roots Picnic Brings Surprise Performances to South Philly and Fairmount Park

Plus, another Christopher Columbus lawsuit. And the horror of clinging jellyfish at the Jersey Shore.

Opinion

Quit Worrying About Your Grown-Ass Sons Finding Love

Mothers are fretting that their adult sons aren’t married yet. But the kids are alright.

News

This Facebook Group Lets Women Share Dating Woes — and Find Out if They’re Dating the Same Guy

How a new crop of social media sleuthing groups aims to combat the liars, cheaters and abusers of the dating world.

Guides

How Philly Dates Now

Navigating the apps, the bars and the kickball leagues to find love — or maybe just someone to make out with this summer.

News

The Horny World of Adult Recreational Sports Leagues

Where “playing the field” takes on a whole new meaning

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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.


Guides

A 2023 User’s Manual to Dating Apps

Breaking down how to fall in love online (or just have sex tonight)

Q&A

Jewish Matchmaker Molly Weinberg on Finding Love in 2023

Does matchmaking still have a role in how we find less-fleeting love? We ask an expert.

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News

Philly Today: PPA Screwup Means Canceled Parking Tickets and Refunds

And more may be on the way. Plus, Diner en Blanc knockoff has customers fuming.

Opinion

Banning Ski Masks on SEPTA Won’t Reduce Crime

The transit agency’s recent policy banning the “Shiesty,” a type of ski mask worn largely by Black teens, is just another performative anti-crime stunt that won’t change a damn thing.

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