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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

Marijuana-Growing Classes In Atlantic City

$995 for the four-day course.

News

Nielsen: Philly Watches a Ton of TV

The amount is utterly staggering.

News

Great Adventure, Hersheypark Top Disney Parks

They were named in the nation’s top 10.

Gay Marriage Benefit to PA Economy

Report says it could generate $58 million in its first year.

News

WATCH: LeSean McCoy’s Ridiculous New Ad

He’s advertising dryer sheets.

News

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz

Ballers, haulers, oh-the-gall-ers … enjoy it while you can, kids.


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

How to Better Police Philly’s Finest

Committee of Seventy’s Ellen Kaplan on the urgent need for strong and permanent civilian oversight.

News

Comcast Pulls Sponsorship of Dinner for FCC Commissioner

The company’s $110,000 donation had raised eyebrows.

News

Did Philly’s Former Police Commissioner Develop Ferguson’s Crackdown Techniques?

John Timoney’s influence is detected.

Team Philly Continues to Rack Up Gold at the Gay Games

Top prizes for Anna Aagenes, Honeybadgers, Mudhillun MuQaribu and more.

News

3 Ironworkers Expected to Plead in Intimidation Case

Pleas expected next 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.


Hey, Gayborhood Drag Queens, It’s Time To Up Your Game

I’m starting to get bored.

News

Inky Wants to Dig into McCaffery’s Finances

Seeks a closer look at whether justice acted ethically and lawfully.

News

New York Mayor Won’t Take Ed Rendell’s Bait

“I offer only peace and love to the City of Brotherly Love.”

News

Fox Anchor Suggests Mo’Ne Davis Take Up “Female Friendly” Sport

Um, dude: She struck six batters out in her last appearance.

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