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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

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

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News

“Wild Bill” Guarnere Memorial Set for April 29th

“Band of Brothers” vet will be honored at Kimmel Center.

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Sandusky Judge Gets McCaffery Case Against Inky

John Cleland appointed after Philly judges recused.

Win Tickets to the Wine + Food Festival

A special Friday giveaway.

News

“Happy” Video Makes Camden Seem a Non-Terrifying Place to Live

Non-profits get together to show city’s bright side.

Jersey College Has Mumps Outbreak

Maybe stay away from the Stevens Institute of Technology for now.

News

The Phillymag.com Friday Pop Quiz

Are you a newser … or a loser?


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

Want to Be Governor, Allyson Schwartz?

Mendte: Steal this idea from Alaska.

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Police: Students Posed Nude with Nittany Lion

And now they’re in trouble.

News

Before & After Bariatric Surgery: Three Inspirational Weight Loss Stories

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PGN Reporter Honored for Trans Homicide Coverage

Big ups to longtime Philadelphia Gay News reporter Timothy Cwiek.

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In Abandoned Sting Operation, Liquor Privatization Was Bait

Confidential informant pretended to be privatization advocate to ensnare officials.

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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.


GIVEAWAY: Win Tickets to See Cher

The icon is coming to the Wells Fargo Center on April 28th.

News

Philly.com’s Frightening Finance Guru

Dave Ramsey is coming for your soul — and he wants it to hurt.

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PA Among A Dozen States Trying for Sriracha Plant

Hot sauce makers are being wooed by Philly.

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PA Schools Aren’t Reaching Proficiency Levels

Study shows 72 percent of schools in state have a problem.

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