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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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News

Gawker’s A.J. Daulerio Wrote a 9/11 Column for the Ambler Gazette 11 Years Ago

A.J. Daulerio—former Philly Mag staffer and editor in chief of Gawker—lived in New York’s East Village in September of 2001. After the attacks of 9/11, […]

Ethics Organization Names Jersey Rep. One of the Most Corrupt in Congress

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) has released its annual collection of who they deem the most corrupt members of Congress. This year, […]

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Get Ejected From the Linc and You’ll Have to Take an Online Course

This season, if you get ejected from Lincoln Financial Field for being an idiot, you’ll have to pass an online course in order to be […]

Vice President Joe Biden Has a Potty Mouth

Vice President Joe Biden was in Shanksville, Pennsylvania at the memorial for the passengers of Flight 93. He was joined by the families of the […]

VIDEO: Political Ad Features “Jon Runyan” Literally Blocking Old People From Filling Prescriptions

In 2010, former Eagle Jon Runyan was elected to represent New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District in Washington. The Republican was elected over incumbent John Adler, […]

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Why Do Women Need More Expensive Deodorant Than Men?

The total stupidity of both the “invention” and the marketing of that new line of Bic “For Her” Pens has been, in my opinion, well […]


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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Female Phils Fan Pays Tribute to 9/11 With Bikini Top, Body Paint

Another day, another Philly fan attracting negative attention from national media outlets. This time, Deadspin brings us the story of a female fan at Tuesday’s […]

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Philly Doesn’t Care That You Lost Your Dog

Apparently a Philadelphia girl lost her dog “Fresh” on September 6th. It appears as though she’s appealed to her fellow city residents to help her […]

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Barbara Gittings Way to Be Dedicated

Gayborhood intersection renamed

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Korean-American Philly Guy Sues Hooters Over Racial Slur

Kisuk Cha and his girlfriend—both Korean-Americans—went to a Hooters in Queens, New York. They ordered some wings and buffalo shrimp to go. When they got […]

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LISTEN: Purple Crush’s Lucky Star

An ode to the Material Girl

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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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Canal Street North Proposal Includes Fillmore Theater, Bowling Alley in Fishtown

On Tuesday evening, more than 100 residents turned out to hear the details of a proposal for Canal Street North, the first phase of what […]

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DADT: One Year Later

No negative impact, says study

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Lady Gaga’s Coming to Philly

Mark your calendars, monsters

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Lessons Learned From the Great Obama Pizza Hug

Let’s begin this brief intervention into the public fervor about Obama getting bear hugged by a pizza shop owner in Palm Beach with what I […]

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