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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

Police Release Video From Washington Square Burglaries

Investigators seek white male, mid-30s, with a passion for nice electronics.

PHOTOS: Philly Dyke March 2014

Tassels were flying all over the place.

News

Man Killed by SEPTA Train; Manayunk Norristown is Delayed

Service interrupted more than three hours.

News

Another Day, Another Liquor Reform Plan

No privatization, but the system would become more flexible.

News

Disaffected Teamsters Challenge Leadership Over Lost Convention Center Business

Solidarity doesn’t get you far these days.

News

Preening Over a Peacock Chair

Hingston: What were the odds my thrift-shop find would suddenly become a hot trend?


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

Busted Is a Philadelphia Classic

Book by Daily News duo enters pantheon alongside Rocky and A Prayer for the City.

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News

Once Again, Gas Industry Is Backing Corbett

A reprise of the 2010 governor’s race.

News

Philadelphia a Finalist to Host 2016 Democratic Convention

Pittsburgh dropped out to aid Philly’s bid.

Tony Awards Recap

We’ve got the scoop.

News

Bike Share to Start With 60 Stations in Spring 2015

City pioneering effort to remove access to credit cards, banking as forms of accountability.

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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

Testosterone Study Leaves Doctors, Patients Dangling

Mendte: Controversial JAMA study raises more questions than it answers.

News

Whoa, Kids! Stop Horsing Around With “Woah”!

Hingston: C’mon, curb your enthusiasm for spelling that’s wrong.

News

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week Ending June 6th

Weighty issues, Comcast hatred, and the state House wasting time. What else is new?

News

Hundreds of Dead Fish Wash Up Down the Shore

A fishing boat’s ripped net is to blame.

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