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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

WATCH: Tom Corbett’s Epically Epic New Ad

2014: A Space Odyssey

News

Six Ways The Phillies Must Improve, or Else

Ruben Amaro has his work cut out for him. Is he up to the task?

News

The 2013 Phillies, in One Photo

Use your glove, not your face, please.

Chris Christie to Fight NJ Gay Marriage Ruling

We trolled the web for LGBT headlines so you wouldn’t have to.

News

Saxby’s Coffee, Now Serving…Death

Just in time for the gov’t shutdown!

News

What the Shutdown Means for Philly’s National Parks

Hint: Go home, tourists.


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

When the Government Shuts Down, Keep it Shut

The Founders would’ve hated this Republican party.

News

Welcome to the New Phillymag.com

A peek behind our redesign.

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News

New Jersey Court Legalizes Gay Marriage

Chris Christie is expected to challenge.

News

Slate Calls Out Norristown for a Really Dumb Law

ACLU says it forces vulnerable women to choose between abuse and eviction.

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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

Judge Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage in New Jersey

Huge news for our neighbor.

News

No, There Probably Weren’t 200,000 People at the Miss America Parade

One New Jersey statistician says that number sounds kind of high.

News

PHOTOS: Ayers Calls Old City Firehouse Fire “Surreal”

Apparently firehouses are not required to have sprinklers.

News

Chester Hasn’t Had a Single Grocery Store For 10 Years. Now it Does.

Fare and Square sets up shop in one of the region’s worst food deserts.

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