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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

Flash Flood Watch Through Late Tonight in Philly, Surrounding Counties, Tri-State Area

National Weather Service with a drive-time warning into the evening.

What the Gays Did on Instagram This Week

Silk shirt man, boys in dresses, and the gayest Disney characters you’ll ever meet.

PHOTOS: Hillary Clinton at the Free Library

She was there today to sign copies of her new book.

News

Penn Cops Increasing Patrols After Uptick in Bike Thefts

As usual, there is an increase of bike thefts at Penn.

News

Muslim Man Sues Whole Foods Over Prayers at Work

“This is not a mosque,” he was allegedly told.

News

Pilot Error May Have Contributed to Katz Crash

The NTSB issues its first report.


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 in Philly This Weekend

Saint Harridan Pop-Up, Thank Goddess It’s OMG comes to an end, the Legendary Crystal Ball and more.

News Quiz: Corbett, Christie, Ridge, Pope Francis

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week Ending June 13th

Seven days of politics, religion and really haute cuisine.

News

Gunman Steals Two Guns from Man Outside Gun Range

Lots of guns.

News

Mathis Trolls Media with Fake $64K Receipt

An Eagles offensive lineman has fun with the media.

News

Feds: Social Worker Sold IDs of Foster Kids to Tax Prep Company

So they could be falsely claimed as dependents.

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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

New York’s 30 Rock Building Will Get Comcast’s Brand

A peacock will face Philadelphia.

News

Jersey Shore Smoking Ban Has a Gigantic Loophole

Miller: There’s just no such thing as an 80-percent smoking ban.

News

Terry Gross vs. Hillary Clinton On NPR’s Fresh Air

Our local NPR host wins.

News

30th Street Station to Be Renamed After Bill Gray

Chaka Fattah expects action on his bill by August.

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