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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

News

[UPDATE] Report: Frein Confessed

Suspected cop killer arraigned, held without bail. Prosecutors will seek the death penalty.

News

Outrage Meter: Little Pete’s! UberX Vs. PPA! Christie (Doesn’t) Cancel Halloween!

What had people angriest this week?

News

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week Ending October 31st

You think Halloween is scary? Wait till Tuesday.

Gay Guide to Halloween in Philly

Rocky Horror Live at Voyeur, Tom Wolf’s big gay pub crawl, and more.

News

Equipment Manager Pulls Snake Prank on Flyers

With a “special Gatorade cooler.”

News

Christie Was Right to Quarantine Hickox, Wrong to Back Down

Freind: Why do U.S. policymakers continue to tap dance around Ebola?


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

City Council Sued Over Speech Rules

Currently, public comment sessions must be on-topic.

DJ Carl Michaels Presents …

10 spooky songs for your gay Halloween shenanigans.

News

Comcast Promises: No “Fast Lanes” on the Internet

But some traffic has been getting through a little faster.

Dancing With Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown

Time: 9 p.m. Day: Thursday. Location: 7165 Lounge. [Reynolds Brown pulls out a binder full of old photographs and a folder stuffed with press clips […]

News

Your UberX Driver May Be a Deranged Killer!

(And may charge you surge pricing!) Our ultimate UberX survival guide.

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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

Report: SEPTA Buses Have Dangerous Mirror Flaw

The mirrors will soon be replaced.

News

Why a GOP Senate Will Be Good for America

Mendte: Hope and change at last!

Philanthropy Friday

Elicia Gonzales on Philly’s Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Education Initiative.

News

Slender Man Is Most Popular Costume in Pa., Apparently

The top candy: Good & Plenty.

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