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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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Remember When Parents Were In Charge?

I just read the second news story in as many weeks about a new trend in parenting: the family as corporation. The idea, according to […]

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Monday Kickstarter

Madonna dresses as a Boy Scout and more!

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Kermit Gosnell’s Murder Trial Starts Today

CBS Philly reports: “Opening statements and the start of testimony are scheduled for Monday in one of the most gruesome and disturbing criminal cases in […]

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NCAA Tournament Predictions for Villanova, Temple and La Salle

It was a lot of fun to watch the elation displayed by La Salle’s basketball players when they learned the Explorers had been selected to […]

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City Hall May Track Female Presence On Corporate Boards

Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown—last seen pleading to ethic violations involving the misuse of her campaign funds—has decided there aren’t enough women on corporate boards. Newsworks […]

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La Salle Joins Villanova And Temple In NCAA Tournament

It’s time for March Madness! Philly has placed three teams in the NCAA Tournament this year—La Salle, which returns after a 21-year absence, joins Villanova […]


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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Watch 60 Minutes’ Profile Of Hitman John Veasey

After much anticipation, 60 Minutes’ profile of Philly mob hitman John Veasey finally appeared Sunday night. (Here’s PhillyMag’s profile of Veasey.) “Today, the one-time killer […]

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Liberals Are Being Too Hard on Poor Old Rob Portman

Sen. Rob Portman is a vapid hypocrite—and it’s a good thing for the rest of us that he is.

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Roach Infestation Brings Quick End To Atlantic City Bus Ride

Hey, remember that scene in the early 1980s movie Creepshow, where the old man who loved cleanliness and hated bugs ended up being killed by […]

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Philly Archdiocese Sponsors National Gay Marriage Protest

Philadelphia Gay News reports the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will sponsor a May 26 march by the National Organization for Marriage—an anti-gay rights group—to protest the […]

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PA Man Tries To Shoot Off Finger To Remove Wedding Ring

AP reports: “A federal prison guard has been charged with shooting his own finger in a drunken attempt to remove his wedding ring during an […]

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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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Penn State Tries Again For McQueary Lawsuit Dismissal

AP reports that Penn State is trying to have Mike McQueary’s lawsuit—claiming he was fired as an assistant football coach for being the whistleblower in […]

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PREVIEW: Philly Mobster John Veasey On Sunday’s 60 Minutes

Here’s a preview of John Veasey’s Sunday appearance on 60 Minutes: And of course, you can prep with PhillyMag’s 2010 profile of Veasey.

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Tina Fey Won’t Replace Lorne Michaels on SNL

What will Upper Darby homegirl Tina Fey do now that 30 Rock is done? Lots! She’s got a new movie coming out with Paul Rudd, […]

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