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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

Our Newest Hero: The Woman Who Confronted the SEPTA Pervert

She saw something. So she said something.

News

Ben Affleck’s A Better Gambler Than You

Mathis: What his blackjack ban should mean for a second Philly casino.

News

McCord Loved by Inky, Bashed by Rendell

The Democratic primary is moving to its end game.

News

NYT on Margolies: Where Are The Clintons?

Chelsea’s mother-in-law can’t get help in her race for Congress.

News

Comcast May Offer EA Games Through X1 Cable Box

Yes, that means you’ll be able to play Madden.

News

PPA Thinking About “Smart Parking Meters”

Agency wants to find 21st century methods of making you mad.


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.


One of Us: Charlie Manuel

My name is … Charles Fuqua Manuel. The “Fuqua” comes from my grandmother’s doctor. It was my father’s name, and back where I grew up […]

News

Mariijuana Will Be Legal in Philly Soon

Mendte: Colorado is rolling in green. How long before PA pols catch a whiff?

News

“10 Surprising Things Miley Cyrus and the Swiss Cheese Pervert Have in Common”

Lazor: And 9 more HubSpot-generated blogs Philly needs right now.

News

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz

The buck stops here, Center City Deer.

News

Jersey Transit Says It Lost Money on Super Bowl

$5.6 million, to be precise.

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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.


Union Says Strike Ended, But Not Allowed Back to Work

An update from the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

News

Hacker Takes Down Reading Terminal Website

What could be more fun than defeating the security of a produce stand?

News

How Does Philly’s Compare With This Week’s Other Famous Sinkholes?

Kinda weak, actually.

News

$700K Lotto Ticket Sold in Delaware County

But the winner hasn’t stepped forward yet.

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