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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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Rape Happens Here

In the early 1980s, staff members in one of Swarthmore’s libraries began hanging reams of white computer paper in the bathroom stalls, which students would […]

News

Bucks Co. Site Now a National Landmark

George Nakashima’s woodworking site gets federal designation.

Swarthmore College Title IX Complaint and Official Response

There are 11 additional student testimonials contained in the Title IX complaint filed against Swarthmore College in 2013 — which Philadelphia magazine obtained earlier this […]

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Report: Pennsylvania Bridges Worst in Nation

The state has the most ‘deficient’ bridges in U.S., both by number and percentage.

News

Snoring Is More than Just an Annoyance—It Could Be Bad for Your Health

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My Lousy Driving Is Costing You Money

Marks: And six ways our politicians could reap a windfall from me and all the other bad drivers out there.


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

Busker, 72: Cops, Guards Beat Me

It’s Felix Wilkins’ second run-in with police.

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Comcast Today: A Shower of Money in D.C.

Campaign contributions, lobbyists, and more: How the cable giant spends its money.

News

Main Line Drugpocalypse the Result of Ecstasy Vortex?

Palan: Why glorifying faux crises, like the Pollen Vortex, makes us no better than the Real Housewives.

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Cool New Map Shows Where Phillies Fans Live

Fun with new data from Facebook.

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Washington Post Practically Enamored of Well-Organized Drug Ring

McQuade: Haven’t they seen The Wire?

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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.


7 questions with Jim King.

How HIV has affected him, and why you should dine out for life.

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Bike Share Coming to Philly

But not until the fall of 2015. Still, not that far away!

Temple Gay Web Series Wins College Emmy

Congrats to One of the Guys.

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New Retail Coming to 801 Market

Oh, and Philly’s daily newspapers will have a new lobby.

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