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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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News

New Gay-Bashing Details Emerge in Court Doc

Says victims were punched, called slurs repeatedly; one required 24 stitches.

News

Corbett to Kane: Give Me All the Porn Emails

Porn was traded on state email accounts.

News

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz

This week: Genius school, “That’s not cool,” Wawa fuel—what’s not to love?

News

Comcast Names Exec in Charge of Making Customers Less-Filled With Rage and Bile

Good luck!

News

Second Teen Charged With Murder in H.S. Girl’s Killing

Cops say he directed the shooter.

News

Philadelphia Outrage Meter: Guess Who

Here’s what had Philadelphians upset this week.


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

Ex-Phillie Mitch Williams Suing Deadspin, MLB Network

It’s over a report earlier this year.

Terrell Owens: 10 Years After the Eagles

A decade after his Super Bowl season, T.O. is as riveting as ever.

News

Flyers Fans Booed the Ice Guys Against Last Night

Will this last the whole season?

The Barber of Seville‘s Gay Slant

Baritone Jonathen Beyer says his Firgaro is “mildly gay.”

News

City Councilman Wants to Outlaw Toy Guns

There would be some exemptions.

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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

Need a Cuddle Buddy?

With Cuddlr, there’s an app for that — unfortunately.

News

Phillies Will Finish Last For First Time Since 2000

Even the Mets were better than the Phillies this year.

News

Pa. Medical Pot Bill Doesn’t Go Far Enough

The Senate gutted it before passage.

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Terror Talk Sparks Increased SEPTA Security

Precautions even though no evidence Philly is a target.

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