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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

Revel Emptied by Fire Alarm Five Hours Before Closing

The casino couldn’t close without a final dose of drama.

News

Kane’s Office the Target of Leak Probe

Was secret info leaked in revenge for criticism?

Tom Wolf: Perfect Stranger

In 1957, Tom Wolf and his father attended a baseball game at Connie Mack Stadium. Wolf’s team, the Phillies, faced the St. Louis Cardinals, including […]

News

Wanted: Better Philly Republicans

Mathis: Chaka Fattah should have a GOP opponent with more than $500 in the bank.

News

Four Phillies Pitchers Combine for No-Hitter

Hamels, Diekman, Giles, and Papelbon tossed it.

What the Gays Did on Instagram This Week

Celebrating fierce trios as we head into the three-day weekend.


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.


Why Am I Paying $110,000 a Year in College Tuition?

There are some jobs I would love to have. Professional baseball player. Writer for Saturday Night Live. U.S. Congressman. With the exception of baseball (I’m […]

News

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz

Special Labor Day/back-to-school/racist, sexist bigot edition! Hurry on in!

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Fattah in Hot Seat After Aide’s Guilty Plea

He’s mum — and so are feds — but media and political rivals are closing in.

News

Philly Should Throw a Parade for Children Every August

McQuade: It’s a great idea! Maybe.

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Comcast’s Customer Service Will Be Remixed With a Dance Beat

The winner gets their Comcast bill paid for a month.

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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.


Weekend Roundup

Gay ways to say ta-ta to summer.

News

Egg Truck Crash Creates Scrambled Mess on Schuylkill

Tractor-trailer was carrying load of eggs when it tipped over.

News

Jury Duty Is Hell

Buttler: May you never be judged by a jury of your peers — we’re too busy judging each other.

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Temple Football to Honor Lewis Katz

Millionaire businessman was also one of the university’s greatest benefactors.

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