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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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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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PA Haunted House Dares People to Walk Through in the Nude

Do you have the balls?

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PHOTOS: 5 Cool Park(ing) Day Parks Scenes in Center City

Have you ever considered how much potential urban park space is gobbled up to accomodate parking? PARK(ing) Day, an annual event that transforms parking spaces […]

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VIDEO: Brutal Fan Fight at the Linc Last Night

A fight broke out just under the press box during yesterday’s game. Lesson: Eagles fans, despite gracious cheering of Andy Reid, will never–and probably don’t […]

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Princeton Wants to Cure Meningitis Using Solo Cups

Solo cups: not just an emblem of everything that’s wrong with 21st century collegiate life. Also: a leading cause of meningitis, apparently. As we’ve noted […]

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Fumo *Not* Having a Party After All

Cancel your plans to attend Vince Fumo’s big welcome back bash–you were invited, right?–the just-out-of-jail powerbroker has decided to cancel the Sunday gathering at his […]

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Philadelphia Almost Victim of Nuclear Bomb Accident

According to a new book from Eric Schlosser — the investigative journalist behind the books Fast Food Nation and Reefer Madness — Philadelphia almost fell […]


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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PHOTOS: Look at These People Standing in Line for an iPhone

Philly mag sent intern Angelly Carrion out to document the Launch Day situation at Walnut Street’s Apple Store. People camped out overnight, of course, but […]

FRINGE REVIEW: Navigating the Dystopian World of Pig Iron’s “Pay Up”

Our review.

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Can the Port of Philadelphia Remain Relevant?

Port officials in cities up and down the East Coast are scrambling to grab a piece of what’s projected to be a surge in maritime […]

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We Are Never Ever Ever Ever Getting an Independent Casino Economic Impact Study

For about two years, my friend and former colleague Isaiah Thompson drove himself to near neurosis over casinos in the city. During his time at […]

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Eagles Fans Show Class. Nation Stunned.

And in the end it was all media manufactured hype. Andy Reid walked out of the tunnel to a shower of applause and cheers from […]

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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.


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Rolling Stone Thinks Temple’s Marching Band Is Awesome

Rolling Stone has compiled a list of sweet college marching bands playing sweet top-40 songs. Temple’s band–for the version of Kanye West’s “All of the Lights” […]

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WEEKEND ROUNDUP: GLAAD Media Award-Winning Film Screening at Kimmel

And more weekend to-do’s.

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PA Gambling Market Now Larger than Jersey’s

Pennsylvania this year has eclipsed New Jersey as the number two gambling market in the country. (We don’t need to tell you who’s #1.) “Casino […]

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Supposedly “Neutral” Rendell Hosts A Gubernatorial Fundraiser

A week ago, we noted with great disappointment and regret that (possible mayoral candidate?!?!?!) Ed Rendell would not be supporting any Democratic gubernatorial candidates in […]

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