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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

Faith-Healing Couple Plead Guilty to Murder

Northeast Philly couple are going to jail.

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“No One Can Be Switzerland, and I’m on Norcross’s Side”

Inky publisher Bob Hall on the stand.

WEEKEND ROUNDUP

LiCK burlesque celebrates seven years and more gay to-dos.

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Rocky Steps Driver Banned from Art Museum…

…For a few weeks, at least.

News

Lee Daniels to Oprah: “You Suck”

He also told her to shut up.

News

Ballin’ Oates: The Greatest Mixtape Ever?

John and Daryl, meet Kanye and T.I.


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

What Obama Said at David Cohen’s Last Night

Jewish jokes! Obamacare jokes!

PA Gay Marriage Case Could Be Headed to the Supreme Court

Exciting news from Philly Mag news reporter Simon van Zuylen-Wood: This morning, a federal judge in Harrisburg refused to dismiss a lawsuit challenging PA’s anti-gay-marriage […]

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The State of Marriage Equality

Updated infographic shows progress.

News

Flyers Find a Winning Identity

Have you noticed? The Sixers aren’t the only team surprising us in South Philly.

News

PA Gay Marriage Suit Could Be Headed to Supreme Court

Big news today.

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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.


Waitress Refused Tip Because of Her Lesbian “Lifestyle”

She got a nasty note instead.

News

Did Healthcare.gov Just Tell Me to Screw Myself?

Larry Mendte’s harrowing journey through the bowels of the Affordable Care Act.

News

David Lynch Coming to Philadelphia

A retrospective at PAFA.

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Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Booyah!

Hingston: Cinderella is a fine role model. Really.

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