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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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Inside Tom Corbett’s NCAA Penn State Lawsuit

Penn State boasts the largest dues-paying alumni base of any school in the U.S., and one would imagine that many of them are registered voters […]

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Christie Eviscerates House GOP Over Sandy Aid

This afternoon, Chris Christie held a press conference for the sole purpose of berating House Republicans, who refused to vote on (let alone approve) a […]

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Passyunk Square Your Neighborhood of the Year

After months of aimless wandering, you can finally decide where to live this year. Beating out bitter rival (or completely innocuous next-door neighbor, whatever you […]

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An Interactive Guide to Arthur Kade’s New Career

In the brand new issue of Philadelphia magazine, which also sports our highly controversial Top 50 Restaurants list, I ran a visual explanation of Arthur […]

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Cops to Patrol Upper Merion Schools

It seems the only ones taking Wayne LaPierre seriously are school administrators. First it was reported that a New Jersey town is installing armed officers […]

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Yo Mummers, Occupy Philebrity!

You may recall that in late 2011, Philly Mag provocatively called for the abolition of the Mummers. Reveling in the infamous foyer showdown that got […]


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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The Backyard Sessions

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2012 Hottest Year Ever in Philly. Yawn.

Why does this sound familiar? Ah, yes, because I posted an item two days ago entitled “2012 Hottest Year Ever in Jersey.” In a template […]

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Top 10 Gayest Moments of 2012

Coming out, politics and more

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Chiefs Jump on Andy Reid Bandwagon

The Kansas City Chiefs have now hopped onto the suddenly flaming-hot Andy Reid sweepstakes, scooting in front of rumored front-runner Arizona Cardinals to score the […]

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Jersey School District Now Equipped with Armed Guards

At least one school district is heeding NRA chief Wayne LaPierre’s much-derided school safety advice. For the next three months, armed guards will patrol the […]

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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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Mummer’s Drag Brigade Marches On

History is made

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Were Penn B-Ballers Suspended for Drinking?

When five Penn basketball players were suspended for the team’s Dec. 21 game against Delaware, it was reportedly for failing drug tests. But the nature […]

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Sales of Bulletproof Book Bags Up After Sandy Hook

Cutting through the distortions and hype, here are facts about the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting. None of the guns of the Newtown shooter were automatic […]

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Police “Absolutely” Sure Chestnut Hill Meetinghouse Fire Is “Union Issue”

I’m a few days late to this, but it’s worth reporting. Police say they believe the burned site of the proposed Chestnut Hill Friends meetinghouse […]

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