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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

Un-Corrupting Philly’s Police

Mathis: The spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity the Fraternal Order of Police won’t take.

News

The Phillies Ring Up Extra Extra Innings

Hingston: This weekend, baseball really was a timeless game.

News

Chester Officer Shot on Domestic Violence Call

Officer was shot “multiple times,” police say.

News

Poll: Wolf Has 20-Point Lead over Corbett

As expected, the incumbent starts the general election in a deep hole.

News

Archdiocese to Cut 29 Parishes Down to 13

Part of cost-cutting moves aimed at ending stagnation.

News

What They’re Saying About Lewis Katz

Cosby, Rendell weigh in on death of Camden native.


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

Lewis Katz Dies in a Massachusetts Plane Crash

The Inquirer co-owner had just won control of the papers on Tuesday.

Laverne Cox Makes Cover of TIME Magazine

She’s the first trans person to do so.

News

Howard Eskin’s 5 Most Memorable Feuds With Philly Athletes

The latest drama with Jonathan Papelbon is just par for the course.

News

Katz: I Really Thought Norcross Wanted to Own It, Didn’t You?

At a meeting with employees, he reveals he was as surprised as the rest of Philly that he won the Inquirer auction.

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News

AP: Corbett Meets With Sandusky Investigator

Why did it take so long to prosecute?

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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

Take the Phillymag.com Pop Quiz!

A typical week in Philly — fraud, theft, and WTF?!? at the Inquirer and Daily News.

News

Dog Poo Forced Emergency Landing of Philly-Bound Plane

Plane had to stop in Kansas City.

#GayPhilly Instagrams You Must See

It’s the “love is in the air” edition!

News

UPenn Cancer Researcher Charged With Stealing from DoD

Feds say he used grant money for his own benefit.

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