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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

Comcast Today: LA Times Profiles Brian Roberts

5 takeaways from their look at the Comcast CEO.

News

I Can’t Unsee Kyle Beckerman’s Engagement Photos

Hingston: That hat! Those google-eyes! That canoe!

Who Gives if Mr. Gay Philadelphia Has a Penis?

Gender police: be gone.

News

Report: PA Bridges Are “Deficient”

So says the American Society of Civil Engineers.

News

Girl Killed by Security Door at Water Ice Store

L&I says the location had no history of complaints or apparent defect.

@DrunkInaGarten on Twitter

How easy is that?


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.


Forecasters Eye “Tropical Disturbance” off East Coast

Feds say this shouldn’t be a bad hurricane year in the Atlantic, however.

News

Liberty Medal Goes to Pakistani Girl Shot by Taliban

Malala Yousafzai remains an outspoken advocate for girls’ education.

News

Philly Schools Held Hostage to Pension Vote

Republicans: Philly Dems can’t raise school funds without a painful choice.

News

Tom Corbett’s Last Chance to Be a Real Governor

Mathis: He isn’t a helpless bystander to Pa.’s ed-funding crisis.

News

Kenyatta Johnson Consultant Asks Blogger to Start Anonymous Anti-Ori Feibush Site

Micah Mahjoubian planted the idea in Joshua Scott Albert’s head.

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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.


What the Gays Did on Instagram This Week

Cats in wigs, water gun fights, and all hail Father Dito.

News

The I-495 Debacle: Who Approved the Dirt That Broke the Bridge?

Mendte: Charles Copeland, chair of the Delaware Republican party, wants a federal investigation.

News

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week Ending June 27th

Precariously placed pets, comments from quacks, and a gift from New Jersey.

Ray Didinger Will Be On Every Radio Station in Philadelphia

Signs new deal with WIP.

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