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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

Who Doesn’t Like Allyson Schwartz?

Allyson Schwartz could be Pennsylvania’s first female governor.

Han’s Dynasty

How Big Will Han Chiang Have To Get Before He’s Considered One of the City’s Biggest Restauranteurs?

Helen Gym: The Agitator

Fiery Helen Gym has been the bane of school reformers. Is she eyeing the mayor’s office next?

Democratic Boss Bob Brady

Bob Brady Makes a Mean Apple Cake

The nine-term U.S. Congressman and local Democratic boss, tells us about his job in Washington

Jon Gosselin in the Wilderness

As part of the headlining duo of Jon & Kate Plus 8, he ruled the reality-TV roost. Then his life crashed and burned.

WATCH: Best News Bloopers of 2013

Fifteen-plus minutes of gut laughs.


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.


News

Msgr. Lynn’s Conviction Overturned in Catholic Church Abuse Cover-Up

Here is the full court ruling.

Best Gay New Year’s Parties

7 ways to say “heyyyyy!” to 2014.

News

13 Movies to See Christmas Weekend

Philly Mag’s holiday weekend movie guide, with Bradley Cooper, Hobbits, Anchormen, Stallone as a creaky boxer and more,

Happy Holidays from G Philly

May your days be merry and gayyyyyy!

WATCH: How to Make Cranberry Orange Nut Bread

Philly shop owner Alex Stadler shares an old family recipe.

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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.


News

Philly Christmas Film Fest: Philadelphia Boys Choir

A 2009 performance on Good Morning America.

News

Philly Christmas Film Fest: Firebelly Sound Wishes You a Merry Christmas

With a package of sports clips.

News

What’s Up With All These Water Main Breaks?

Actually, it’s not unusual at all.

Boy Scouts Do a Solid for Marriage Equality

Deliver pizza to gay couples waiting in line for marriage licenses.

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