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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

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News

Green to Gym: Honest Dialogue Requires All Facts

SRC Chair calls activist’s Philly Mag op ed misleading.

News

Atlantic City Woman Said to Throw Baby in the Ocean

Child rescued, mother faces charges.

News

UPDATE: Christie Backs Down on Ebola Quarantine

Isolated nurse says her “basic human rights have been violated.”

News

The Inquirer Endorses Nobody for Governor

Mathis: Editorial innovation? Or chickening out?

News

Archdiocese: Chaput Didn’t Criticize Pope

Says “confusion of the devil” comment was misreported.

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News

SEPTA Union Votes Unanimously to Authorize Strike

Actual work stoppage might wait till 2015.


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

Uber Calls PPA UberX Sting a “Deplorable Charade”

In a statement, the company calls PPA move an “abuse of power.”

News

UberX Vehicles Impounded in PPA Undercover Sting Operation

The agency makes good on its promise.

News

Philly Monitoring 30 Recent Travelers for Ebola

No confirmed cases. Nobody showing symptoms.

The Amazing Adventures of WMMR’s Preston and Steve

Illustrations by Danny Hellman

News

UberX Has Come to Philadelphia, But PPA Says It’s Illegal

“We will impound the vehicle.”

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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.


PHOTOS: Drag Performers Get Married Under a Shower of Sparkles at Voyeur

Quite literally the gayest wedding ever.

News

Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week Ending October 24th

Oh my God, people, will you just shut up?

News

Outrage Meter for the Week Ending 10/24

Here’s what had Philadelphia upset.

News

SEPTA Union Won’t Strike Monday

But strike vote is planned for Sunday.

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