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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

Feds: Malvern Company Bilked Philly Out of $556,633

No one is expected to go to prison.

Major Gay Marriage Ruling Expected Today in PA

A decision on Whitewood v. Wolf on the horizon.

News

Decision on Pa. Same-Sex Marriage Ban Expected Today

ACLU plans rally for 5 p.m. today at City Hall.

News

Have a Moral Dilemma? There’s an App for That.

Hingston: But can an attempt to improve ethical decision-making compete with Fruit Ninja?

News

Christie Legal Bill Climbs Over $3 Million

Bridgegate is getting expensive for Jersey taxpayers.

News

DA’s Office Will Handle Traffic Prosecutions

Part of overhaul to end corrupt system.


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

Philly Mag’s Election Day Guide

Almost everything you need to know about today’s primary election.

News

It’s Election Day!

Who will Dems select to challenge Tom Corbett? And will Philly turn out?

Man Crush Monday: Dwayne Townsend

The head choreographer for the Eagles cheerleaders shares his local crushes.

TONIGHT: Big Gay Pool Party at North Shore Beach Club

A new weekly event in NoLibs.

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News

Committee of Seventy Asks for Public Hearing on PGW Sale

Says buyer can walk away by July 15 if Council doesn’t approve by then.

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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.


WATCH: Philly’s TatteeBoy Releases Sexy New Promo Video

Three words: Abs. For. Days.

News

13th District Congressional Race is Down to the Wire

Clinton connection may not help Marjorie Margolies beat back Brendan Boyle

News

Lafayette Hill Man Could Do 30 Years for Pirating NCIS and Bambi

The feds seized over 9,000 DVDs from his home.

News

3 Quotes That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About the City Council Election

Pithiness from Ed Neilson, Matthew Wolfe, and N.A. Poe.

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