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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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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)
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Mac Mart Wasn’t Even Supposed to Be Open During the Philly Boycott Ride. Here’s Why It Was

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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School District Needs $216M

Without the money, a thousand teachers could be laid off.

Troy Vincent: “I Played With 6 Openly Gay Players”

The former Eagles cornerback on being gay in the NFL.

What the Gays Did on Instagram This Week

The picnicking queens edition.

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Celebs Who Lost with Bariatric Surgery

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Every nug of news on Philly Mag is in play.

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The Privatized Future of Philadelphia Gas Works

UIL Holdings, the company that wants to buy PGW, says it’s ready for the Philadelphia challenge.


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.


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What British Know of Philadelphia: Rocky, Will Smith

People know Philadelphia from movies and TV.

Ajay Raju Profile: The Big Raju

Might as well start with the hair. “My life,” he says, “is driven by my obsession with my stupid hair.” “My wife,” he says, “hates […]

Dominic Pileggi: The Grown-Up

At the Court Diner in Media, the rest of the table orders chipped beef, pancakes and omelets. Then the waitress asks Senate Majority Leader Dominic […]

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Princeton Expands Vaccine Program

Meningitis vaccines will be offered to students’ significant others.

Your Gay Weekend Guide

Edie Windsor at Temple, Candela Sabados, and More Gay Black Pride.

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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.


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Reputed Mobster Charged in Second Murder-for-Hire Plot

Feds: He wanted daughter’s boyfriend dead.

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VIDEOS: 6 Great Phillie Phanatic Clips

The Phanatic debuted on this date in 1978.

Suburbanista: Food Fight in the Wegmans Parking Lot

At 3 p.m, on Saturday, the day before Winter Storm Titan was due to bury the entire Delaware Valley in a foot of snow, my […]

"Léopold Zborowski," painted by Modigliani in 1919, totally looks like ... Pete Campbell from Mad Men, if he had a beard. "Pete, Pete, Pete...what are we going to do with you, buddy?" - everyone who watches Mad Men to their TVs, every week.
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Meet the Barnes Foundation’s Celebrity Twinsies

Lazor: With apologies to Dr. Albert, here’s who the works in his great collection remind me of.

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