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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)
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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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Has Carl June Found a Key to Fighting Cancer?

What’s your full name? Where are you? What month is it? What day of the week is it? Walter Keller tried to speak, but no […]

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Best of Philly 2013

For 40 years now, we’ve been eating, drinking, primping, polling, shopping and schlepping our way across Philadelphia and her ’burbs to bring you the best […]

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Philadelphia Restaurant Review: Unorthodox Indian Food at Indeblue

At Indeblue, where you can dip pulled-pork samosas in blue-cheese sauce and mop up apple/goat cheese chutney with bacon-wrapped bison kabobs, one of the thornier […]

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The New Rules for Love, Sex and Marriage

There was no way around it—this totally crossed the line: A drunk, married dad-of-two was spied canoodling with a random woman in the middle of […]

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Philadelphia Restaurant Review: Finer Summer Picnic Fare at Morgan’s Pier

It’s awkward to start a restaurant review with a coroner’s report, especially about a place that’s still thronged with customers. But sometimes autopsy is the […]

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The Best Shopping Down the Jersey Shore

Again … On Asbury Ocean City | 921 Asbury Avenue Even with its splashy mosaic exterior, this remains one of Asbury Avenue’s best-kept secrets. The […]


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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Georges Perrier Once Spent $6,000 on a Single Meal

My name is … Georges Perrier. My last name is very common in France. I live in … a two-bedroom apartment at 23rd and Walnut. […]

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My Billion-Dollar Reality Show Idea

On Wednesday night, ABC Family debuted its newest show, Spell-Mageddon, hosted by none other than Alfonso Ribeiro of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (and that Michael Jackson […]

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Equality Pennsylvania is Leery of Montgomery County Marriage News

Don’t count chickens, they say.

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Donovan McNabb: “I Never Threw Up in the Super Bowl”

Continuing his retirement tour of the Philly press, Donovan McNabb also chatted with PhillyMag for its September issue. As you can imagine, a lot of […]

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First Lesbian Couple Marries in Montgomery County

Gay wedding bells in Pennsylvania!

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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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Donovan McNabb Looks Back

“When I got drafted, I was a block over,” a wistful Donovan McNabb says from a conference room at the Marriott Marquis overlooking Times Square. […]

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WATCH: Aubrey Plaza In Trailer For Fake Daria Movie We’d Probably Really Watch

Wilmington homegirl Aubrey Plaza seems to be riding a moment right now—too bad it won’t include an actual full-length Daria feature film. But we can […]

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McNabb on Philly Fans: “The Wins Didn’t Become Enough”

The Daily News’ Paul Domowitch is previewing his big interview (paywall) with Donovan McNabb, who will be treated to a retirement ceremony at halftime of the […]

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Philadelphia Will Remain A Hub, But US Airways Dropping London Route

Sky Talk says US Airways is offering to give up a London-Philly flight in exchange for European Union approval of its merger with American Airlines. […]

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