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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

Latest Stories

News

Is it Wrong to Pay Alcoholics With Beer?

Hingston: What Pennsylvania can lean from an innovative Amsterdam program.

News

Penn State Students Accused of Anti-Semitic Vandalism

Face charges of “ethnic intimidation.”

Eagles fans endured the weather to witness a comeback for the ages
News

Winter Weather, John Bolaris Bear Down on Philadelphia

Ice expected to make travel “very hazardous or impossible.”

News

Schuylkill Expressway to Be Slightly Less Lethal Come Christmas

The PennDOT project that’s closed off the shoulder on the way into town is ending soon.

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News

Winter Forecast Shuts Down Philly Schools

Parents suddenly realize it’s gonna be a long day.

5 Legendary Bad-Weather Games in Eagles History

The “Snow Bowl” was nothing.


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

City Shuts Down Old People Music Venue

Cease and desist thy banjo strumming!

News

It Is Currently Legal to Eat Cats and Dogs in PA

But not for long.

Lincoln Financial Field

It’s Official: No Tailgating at the Super Bowl This Year

Why this would never happen at the Linc.

PHOTOS: TOY 2013

Snaps from the annual CHOP fundraiser at Reading Terminal Market.

News

21 Things Buzzfeed Says Philadelphians Are Afraid Of

FAIL?

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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

NBC 10 Sends Weekend’s Most Inappropriate Weather-Related Tweet

Shades of Fox 29’s BreakingBadGate.

News

Study Confirms Effectiveness of Groundbreaking Penn Cancer Treatment

Now, go re-read Philly Mag’s “Patient Number 7.”

TONIGHT: A Very Quince Holiday Cabaret

A yuletide fundraiser for the LGBT theater troupe’s 2014 season.

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News

George Norcross Now Inquirer Majority Owner

He’s bought out one of his fellow owners today.

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