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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Rally for Equality and Roll Up the Towels for a Sexy Phys. Ed Dance Party

Your weekend to-do list.

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Toomey Joins Wacko-Bird Caucus, Votes for Gov’t Shutdown

Was one of 19 senators who voted for a government shutdown. Fantastic.

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Oh Look, the Schuylkill Bridges Got Pretty New Lights

They’re cheaper, more sustainable and (a little) brighter.

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BREAKING: The Old City Firehouse Is On Fire

UPDATE: Fire is out after reports of an explosion and blaze at Fourth and Arch.

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Meet the Sixers Player Who Refuses to Take Airplanes

How will the team deal with Royce White’s anxiety disorder?

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Masked 15-Year-Olds Rob School Janitor At Gunpoint

Earlier this week, two 15-year-old teenagers robbed the janitor at Sumner Elementary School in Camden, New Jersey at gunpoint, say Camden County Police. According to […]


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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A New Study on Breastfeeding Proves We Read Too Many Studies

A new study tells us that many moms quit nursing because they’re nervous about nursing. Finally!!! A study that proves we read too many studies! […]

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Five Tips for Safe Sexting

Courting today is completely different than in years past. Texting has played a major role in changing how we communicate. No longer are relationships based […]

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Martha Stewart’s Mad at Christie. Why? Pigs.

Earlier this month, actress Kerry Washington spoke out against Chris Christie. Now the governor has another celebrity on his case. Martha Stewart has written a […]

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$60 FringeArts Tickets: Are You Kidding Me?

It seems like forever ago that we first heard about FringeArts, the waterfront arts venue just across from Race Street Pier. The 225-seat theater was […]

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14 Books to Read This Fall

As we pack away our summer clothes, it’s also time to put away the summer book fluff. So while the weather gets chillier and we […]

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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.


Score Free “Closest Thing to Wearing NothingÃ�¢ï¿½ï¿½ Condoms on Facebook

It’s National Gay Men’s HIV Awareness Day.

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WATCH: Philly Mag’s Nick Vadala Talks to Fox 29 About Weed

Resident marijuana expert Nick Vadala sat down with a Fox 29 crew last month to talk about the latest trend in pot-smoking: hash oil. Here’s […]

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“Hated” Willie Brown Leading SEPTA Workers Again

He’s baaaack! Willie Brown, who gained notoriety for the SEPTA strike he orchestrated in 2009, will once again lead Local 324, Philadelphia’s 5,000 member transit […]

LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day

Star of ‘A Man Who Takes the Place Of’ AJ Young.

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