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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

Funeral Today for 3 Children Killed in Carjacking

Services planned at Seventh Day Adventist Church on Oxford Avenue.

News

Lancaster County to Host Refugee Center

More than 300 refugees settled there in first six months of 2014.

News

Should Pa. Judges Withdraw from Cases Involving Campaign Donors?

New ethics rules urge caution.

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News

They Bought Obamacare. Now They Learn to Use It.

Newly insured Philadelphians now need lessons in how to use their health coverage.

News

Is the War on Drugs Corrupting the Police Force?

Mathis: And what should it mean for pot decriminaliztion?

News

New Police Contract Creates $70 Million Budget Hole

Mayor says he will try to avoid cuts to other services.


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

Power Ranking: 7 Weird Pa. and N.J. Animal Sightings

Lazor: From big snakes to three-legged bears, we break it down.

What the Gays Did on Instagram This Week

No “T” but a whole lotta shades.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

Boys of Summer, The Story of Love and Equality, BlackStar Film Festival, and more.

News

It’s Phillymag.com Pop Quiz Time!

Showtime, bro time, gotta-go time — OMG, summer’s almost over! Take this quiz quick!

News

Green Party Candidate Won’t Appear on Gov Ballot

Pennsylvania officials still waiting to see if Libertarian Party will qualify.

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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

Are You Mentally Ill? Find Out at ShopRite

City unveiling nation’s first “Behavioral Health Wellness Kiosk.”

News

Giant Snake Terrifies Cape May

Witness saw “a python eating a seagull.”

7 Ways to Flip Atlantic City’s Image

Mendte: It’s time for A.C. to change its strategy.

News

WATCH: Video of Road Rage Shooting

No injuries, but vehicle was struck by three bullets.

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