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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

Councilman’s Charity Received More Money Than Reported

“Peace Not Guns” charity wasn’t registered as a non-profit.

News

264 Arrests for Pot in Month Since City Council Decriminalized It

Watch your back.

News

Corbett Not Ready to Welcome Immigrant Kids

Says they could bring disease into Pennsylvania.

What the Gays Did on Instagram This Week

The pics that made us giggle.

News

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz

Special Monty Python edition! Tall guys, fall guys, small guys … whatever.

Theresa Santai-Gaffney Strikes Again

This time she’s requested an “en banc” hearing.


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

Get Off My Phone? Get Off My Ass!

Lazor: Please spare me your platitudes about the “glorious world” I’m missing.

News

8 Ways to Survive the Busy Season at the Shore

Miller: For when everyone’s mother, brother, sister-in-law, and cousin twice removed descends on Jersey’s beautiful beaches.

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News

Court Delivers Blow to Corbett, Drilling Industry

But all sides trumpeted yesterday’s ruling as a win.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

Sci-fi concerts, tie-dying white sneaks at Ps & Qs and more.

News

Delaware’s Casino Bailout Stinks

Mendte: Can you say “worst casino bailout ever.”

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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

American Apparel Bikini Gets Barista Bounced from Philly Pool

She says she was harassed by city employees.

News

Serial Target Shoplifter Pilfered TI Calculators

He received 3 to 23 months in prison.

News

Closing Arguments in the Traffic Court Trial

Feds wrapped up their case yesterday; the defense is expected to finish today.

News

Signs Now Required at Philadelphia Work Sites

Projects over three stories require a 3-by-5-foot sign.

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