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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

State Police Stops Protecting Lt. Gov’s Wife

Nobody likes the Corbett administration.

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College Reporter Actually Plagiarized Philly.com

A new low for the journalistic profession.

News

30th Street Station Getting New Bike Racks

A *lot* of them.

Futuristic Tee Reminds You to Sit Up Straight

Something new in body-transforming fashion.

Longform

Who Is the Most Philly Coach Ever?

A list of Philly’s Lords of the Locker Room.

Longform

West Philly’s Quest for the Automotive X Prize

In an excerpt from Jasone Fagone’s Ingenious, Simon Hauger’s students race for $10 million—in hybrids.


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.


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News

Council Approves Book by “Marxist” Howard Zinn for High Schools

Commies!

Best Philadelphian Dain Saint of Cipher Prime Studios. Photo for Philadelphia magazine by Nell Hoving.
News

Tech Funding Up in Philly For First Time Since 2008

Just in time for a certain issue of Philly Mag…

News

Fake Fox News Commenter Scandal Worse Than You Thought

This is downright Machiavellian.

Matt Barkley throws a pass against Dallas.
News

11 Tips For When You Have a Day Like Matt Barkley Did Sunday

Cheer up, kid.

News

Charges Dropped Against Former Northeast Priest

Accuser died of drug overdose.

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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

The War on Scooters Has Begun

PPA vs. Eurotrash, Vol. 1

News

Rendell Would Consider Leading School Reform Commission

But not mayor? C’mon, man!

LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: Comedian Alejandro Morales

Philly comedian Alejandro Morales.

News

A Woman Jumped Out of a Moving Cab on the Parkway Last Night

Boulevard of broken bones.

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