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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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Recap: 2012 Academy Awards

Last night when we turned our TVs to the Oscar telecast it felt like we were transported back 15 years. Since Billy Crystal last hosted […]

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Morning Scoop: Ramsey Says DN Interfered With Internal Investigation

Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey Says the Daily News “F#$%ed up.” The Philadelphia Police Department rehired an officer who was fired last year. Officer Joseph Sulpizio […]

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How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors?

Last Saturday night—Sunday morning, really—I was lying in bed, groggily listening to a couple fight in the middle of the street. “Who is she?!” a […]

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Why Won’t Boys Grow Up?

The March Philly Mag cover story on “The Sorry Lives and Confusing Times of Today’s Young Men” is generating a lot of comments, so the […]

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7 New Phillies Need a Nickname. Let’s Do This.

Though it’s felt like spring for a few months already, spring training—that magical time of the year when everyone is undefeated, every player is in […]

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Live Blogging: The Oscars

The best, worst and gayest moments


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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Taylor Swift Invites Jersey Kid With Leukemia to ACM Awards

Taylor Swift can’t make it to Kevin McGuire’s prom in South Jersey. But, she did him one better by asking him to be her date […]

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Giuliani Criticizes Anti-Gay GOP

Is the party losing moderates?

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Is Coming Out Video Real?

A teen has a message for his mom

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All Catholic High Schools Expected to Remain Open

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is expected to announce at 3 p.m. that all four Catholic high schools recommended for closure by the Blue Ribbon Commission […]

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Feds Subpoena Penn State Records

Federal prosecutors have subpoenaed records relating to the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal. The subpoena is a part of a criminal probe that is intended […]

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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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Announcement on Catholic School Closings Expected at 3

A 3 p.m. press conference has been scheduled for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to announce the fate of the Catholic high schools recommended for closing […]

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Mazzoni to Honor Councilwoman

Blondell Reynolds Brown to receive award

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Resorts Co-Owner Gomes Dead at 68

Dennis Gomes—a co-owner of Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City—has passed away at the age of 68. Gomes and a business partner purchased Resorts in […]

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Weekend Roundup

Oscars, Soul Train and much more

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