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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

Unseasonable Weather: Now It’s Too Warm

After the long, cold winter, was this the worst problem to have?

News

Flyers Playoff Game Bumps Miley Cyrus Concert

Miley now scheduled a day earlier.

News

Nearly 3,000 Gay Marriages in Jersey, So Far

That’s about 500 marriages a month in first six months.

News

Ramsey: Tough to Recruit Enough New Police Officers

But doesn’t want to lower standards too far.

Police Identify Suspect Who Allegedly Raped, Robbed Man He Met on Grindr

On the hunt for Douglas Spady.

Week in Review: Guns, Kittens, and Baseball

Just another week at PhillyMag.com


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.


QFest Postponed Indefinitely

Disappointing news about Philly’s only LGBT film festival

What the Gays Did on Instagram This Week

The HughE Dillon Jump Shot Edition.

WEEKEND ROUNDUP

Icandy Turns 3, Leather Leadership Comes to Town + more gay to-dos.

Look How Nice It’s Going to Be This Weekend!

Heck, look how nice it is right now!

NAACP Suspends Philly Chapter Officers

President Jerry Mondesire among four suspended.

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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.


Introducing the Phillymag.com Friday Pop Quiz!

Seven simple questions about the week that was.

Boyz II Men Member: Sanchez Can’t Survive WIP

Non-Eagles fan Shawn Stockman has an opinion on the Eagles.

PA Lawmaker to Introduce “Divorce Equality” Bill

Rep. Mike Schlossberg’s big idea.

News

Grace Kelly House Animal Hoarder Must Pay $7K

She’s prohibited from owning new animals for 42 months.

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