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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

Latest Stories

What the Gays Did on Instagram This Week

Pool boys, beach babes, and a visit from John Waters.

I Went to the New Scores Outdoor “Gentleman’s” Club

Miller: What’s the big deal about a strip club inside a casino?

News

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz

Amusement parks, bad parents, sexting kids and nature’s revenge. Oh, and the return of Vince Fumo.

News

We Would Love to See This Documentary About Violinist Herbert Light

He’s played with the Philadelphia Orchestra for more than 50 years.

88% of Philadelphians Disappointed in Pride

Results from our recent poll are in.

News

1 Dead in Cherry Hill Demolition Collapse

Second worker hospitalized in accident.


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.


Gay Things to Do This Weekend

Brittany Lynn Does AC, Mr. Gay Philadelphia 2014, and more

News

UPDATE: Penn Says Tobacco No “Moral Evil”

University endowment had considered divesting from tobacco products.

News

Grantland Remembers Philly’s Eddie Griffin

One of city’s greatest prep players was troubled, died young.

News

Seth Williams Settles Twitter Photo Case

Said photographer who took pic was trying to shake him down.

Player balances cleated foot on a soccer ball.
News

Philly Does Not Have World Cup Fever

Nowhere to be found in the tournament’s Top 10 TV markets.

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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

PHOTO: Rich Negrin Hulks Out With Lou Ferrigno

The deputy mayor gets pumped up.

News

Philly Cabs Debut New Payment App

Your smart phone can now talk to your taxi using sound waves. Yes, sound waves!

“Homosexual Activist Brian Sims is Wrong About HB300”

American Family Association of PA fires back.

News

Marriage Is Not the Solution to Domestic

Francis: Washington Post piece manages to blame, sex-shame victims.

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