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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

C.B. West Cancels Football Season After Hazing Reports

All coaches have been suspended.

News

Nutter Taking School Toilet Paper Requests on Twitter

It’s worth a shot, I guess.

News

Icahn Says Taj Likely to Close

“I wish I never took their phone call.”

News

Feds Investigate Liquor Control Board Officials

Ethics Commission already found members accepted gifts, trips from vendors.

News

Can Conservatives and Liberals Be Friends?

Mathis: Yes. But it takes work.

News

Friends’ Central Tackles Controversial Play About AIDS

No Brigadoon for them.


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.


PA Legislative Session Ends With No LGBT Hate Crimes Law

And Equality PA’s Ted Martin is fird up.

Wade Davis to Speak at FIGHT For Life Gala

Philadelphia FIGHT welcomes the out former NFLer.

News

Anti-Gay Flier in N.J. Senate Race Has “Cory Brooker” Typo

Whoops.

News

Councilman Calls for Hearing on Bed Bugs

Mark Squilla says Philadelphia faces a growing problem.

Timberland Opens This Weekend in Rittenhouse

Expect more than those ubiquitous tan boots.

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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

Man Has Been Mistaken for Eric Frein More Than 20 Times

Now he might get a car.

News

Pennsylvania Curbs Investment in Iran

Businesses will be punished for investing in Iran’s energy industry.

The Conversation Issue: Can We Talk?

This is the transcript of a chat on Slack — the intra-office messaging system Philly Mag uses — between editor Tom McGrath, senior editor Richard […]

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Like It or Not, Foles Is the QB of the Future

Missanelli: Three reasons the Birds won’t be drafting a franchise QB or — settle down now — trading for Cam Newton.

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