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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

Former Philly Mag Intern Is a Pulitzer Winner

Will Hobson won for reporting on homelessness for the Tampa Bay Times.

News

Keith Olbermann: Philly Flyers Fans Are Illiterate

Also the worst people in the sports world.

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Student Found Dead at Chestnut Hill College

22-year-old was a senior majoring in business.

State LGBT Groups Get Behind Philly’s Mike Stack

They say he’s the right choice for Lieutenant Governor.

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Did George Norcross Try to Boot Inga Saffron?

Norcross spokesman denies allegations.

News

Drexel: Your Favorite College Football Player Is Worth $178,000

And your favorite college basketball player? Even more.


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.


Asbury Park’s Sand Blast Moves to Atlantic City

The big gay beach party gets a new home.

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SEPTA Will Experiment With All-Night Subway Service

Will try over summer, see if the program deserves to become permanent.

News

Wawa: 50 Thoughts for 50 Years

McQuade: From the origin of the store’s name to Wawa’s anti-marijuana smoking stance, 50 things you might not have known about the world’s best convenience store.

News

Tom Corbett Wants No Blame for Kathleen Kane’s Abandoned Sting

Governor: “For her to include me in that is kind of misleading.”

News

Bariatric Surgery: A Conversation That Could Save a Life

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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.


News

Anthony Williams Aims Higher

Is he Philadelphia’s next mayor? And if so, what does that mean for the city?

Brian Sims Almost Makes Out Power List

Big ups for the Philly State Rep.

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Happy Wawaversary! Go Get Free Coffee.

Iconic Wawa chain celebrates 50 years today with caffeine giveaway.

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Let Penn State’s Punishment Stand

Suddenly, the Jerry Sandusky sanctions are under review. Has Penn State earned a second chance?

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