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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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Why Can’t Dawn Stensland Get Her Day In Court?

The wheels of justice move insufferably slow in the city of Philadelphia, especially when it comes to the omnipresent, non-violent, low-level crimes that can make […]

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Why Does Marijuana Heal in Colorado but Kill in Texas?

In Colorado this week, parents Matt and Paige Figi are finding relief in cannabis for the perpetual seizures their daughter, Charlotte, 6, has been suffering […]

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Bicyclist Hits Pedestrian, Gets Arrested in South Philly

Somewhere in Philadelphia, Stu Bykofsky is saying, “I told you so.” Around 9 p.m. last night, a drunken bicyclist smashed into a female pedestrian at […]

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Good and Bad in Matt Damon�s Elysium

It is 2154. Due to overpopulation and pollution, the world’s wealthiest and most powerful have abandoned Earth for a utopian society aboard the space station […]

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Normally, I Eat at Joe’s

There are few labels that signify normalcy more than the name “Joe.” Joe College. Joe Cool. A good Joe. There’s something cheerful, upbeat and even […]

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The Day I Went to See Mr. Fumo

Three years after graduating from college with a marginally salable degree in sociology and the illusion that any day my band was going to break […]


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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5 Terrible Philly Sports Contracts

With Chase Utley close to signing an extension for the Phillies, a contract for two years and — wait for it — $27 million, many […]

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Two Philly LGBT-Serving Orgs Score Big Grants to Fund Public Health Initiatives

Read more about the unique projects.

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Camden Gospel Artist Tye Tribbett Winning Rave Reviews, Rises to No. 2 on iTunes Album Chart

Judging by the reviews popping up in recent days, Camden’s Tye Tribbett is becoming the best and most famous area musician you haven’t heard of […]

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5 Worst Things to Wash Up on the Jersey Shore, Human Foot Edition

Summertime down The Shore, and the living is easy. Or so one fisherman probably thought until Tuesday afternoon, when he sighted a dirty sneaker 10 […]

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Hite: $50 Million Needed Now to Open Philly Schools on Time

Philly Schools Superintendent William Hite is holding a press conference at this hour, saying he’ll have to seek “alternatives” to opening school on time this […]

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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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Philly-bred Comedian Kevin Hart Gets Probation for DUI

CBS News reports Philly comedian Kevin Hart has pled “no contest” to a DUI charge in Los Angeles. On April 14 Hart was allegedly seen […]

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[Update] Nutter: “I Am Interested” In Philly Hosting the 2016 Democratic Convention

[Update 1:38 pm] Mayor Nutter’s spokesman, Mark McDonald, contacted PhillyMag to set the record straight: Mayor Nutter is interested in bringing the 2016 Democratic National […]

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Sports Betting Is Just the Thing to Stop Atlantic City’s Downward Spiral

The Press of Atlantic City reports: Even if New Jersey loses its latest bid to tap into the multibillion-dollar sports betting industry, federal legislation could […]

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Will Philly Schools Open on Time?

We may get an answer today: Will #Philly Schools Open on time? Press Conference at 2pm on #PhillyEducation @fox29philly — Kyle Carmean (@kcarmean) August 8, […]

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