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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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The Sixers Are Coming for You, Philly

South Philly was the place to be on Wednesday night. A pretty singer with killer pipes belted out the national anthem. An inspirational video and […]

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Morning Scoop: Casino at the Sports Complex?

Casino at the Sports Complex? Bart Blatstein isn’t the only one with his eyes on Philly’s second casino license. Bob Green and his Greenwood Gaming […]

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“The Ocean Has Changed Where It Is”

Normally, when we hear from Collingswood’s Jen Miller, she’s promoting her travel guidebook, Jersey Shore: Atlantic City to Cape May, or the nostalgic Down the […]

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New (Sleepless) Dad to Everyone: Shut Up With Your Platitudes

So, a few weeks back, I was visiting with a pretty good friend who asked how things were going with my new twins, Eli and […]

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VIDEO: Springsteen Commends Chris Christie at NY Concert

Jersey’s golden boy Bruce Springsteen is in the midst of a tour in support of his recent album, Wrecking Ball. On Wednesday, The Boss and […]

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Fight Off the Zombies in West Chester

Many of us here at Philly Mag spend an inordinate amount of time discussing the looming threat of the zombie apocalypse. We’ve discussed where in […]


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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PHOTO: Meek Mill Says Cops Harassed Him for Being Famous

Meek Mill—the rapper and North Philly native who dropped his Dreams and Nightmares album on Tuesday—says that he was “harassed and violated” by Philly cops […]

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The Internet Wants a Chris Christie and Barack Obama Buddy-Cop Series

On Wednesday, President Barack Obama flew to Atlantic City to meet with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie so that they could, together, survey the damage […]

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Guys Cited for Tubing Down Chester Creek During Hurricane Sandy

Ah, Delco. Delco, Delco, Delco—where genius flourishes. Two Delaware County bros were cited after police found them tubing down Chester Creek during Hurricane Sandy. Just […]

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Celeb Scoop: Photos of Celebrities Dressed Up for Halloween (You Won’t Want to Make The Rock Angry)

Governor Christie may have postponed Halloween in Jersey, but that didn’t stop celebrities across the country from getting dressed up. Luckily for you, we spend […]

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Mayor Nutter Will Rappel Down a Center City High-Rise

Mayor Nutter will get to pretend to be an Impossible Missions Force agent on Friday when he rappels 20 stories down the side of 1515 […]

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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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Jersey Teachers Union Cancels Convention in Atlantic City

The New Jersey teachers union has canceled its convention for the first time in 158 years. The union was scheduled to meet up in Atlantic […]

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Broad Street Run Switches to Lottery Format

Did you spend four hours clicking a refresh button on your browser earlier this year to earn yourself the opportunity to pay $40 to run […]

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Who Wants Donuts Delivered by Guys in Chicken Suits Who Ride Mopeds Fueled by Recycled Fryer Oil?

Michael Solomonov—co-owner of Zahav and the evil genius behind Federal Donuts—recently revealed his plan for the future of the chicken and donuts joint that’s quickly […]

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FEMA Says Towns Didn’t Properly Prepare for Floods

FEMA rates towns on how well they prepare for floods. Unsurprisingly, many of the towns that saw significant damage from Hurricane Sandy didn’t fare so […]

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