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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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Raheem Brock: Philly PD Treated Me Special

Last week, while reporting on Seattle Seahawk (and former Eagle) Raheem Brock’s theft conviction in Philadelphia, I remembered his well-publicized 2010 arrest in Seattle on […]

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The Super Bowl Just Got Interesting

Let’s have a big gay Madonna party!

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When Celebrities Marry

Is Rosie getting hitched good for equality?

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Funemployment Tales: Jobless Laughs

Okay, ladies and gents, we’re back with more stories from the unemployment lines. First an update on my own situation: I have another mystery-employer phone […]

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In Philly, Sue Now and Sue Often

Conservative tort reform crusaders have a new target in their sights, and it is none other than the Philadelphia Lawyer and the courts and juries […]

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Q&A: Jaromir Jagr

Why come back to the NHL after three years in Russia? To take one more run at a Stanley Cup? I wouldn’t say to win […]


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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Ultimate All-Time Philly Cocktail Party

In Philly Mag’s current “List Issue,” there is the “Ultimate Philly Cocktail Party,” to which I somehow got an invite. (My friends are convinced that […]

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Morning Scoop: Glouco Teacher Canned

Glouco Teacher Fired For Berating Special Needs Student. The Gloucester County Board of Education voted yesterday evening to fire Steve Roth. Roth was seen on […]

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The GOP on the LGBT

Where do the candidates really stand?

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No Breakthroughs in Rollins Negotiations

The Phillies met with J-Roll’s agent today and reports are that the group didn’t achieve a break through. People with knowledge of the negotiations have […]

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Paterno, Second Mile Business Venture

Follow the money. Deep Throat’s sentiment has now elbowed its way into the ongoing scandal at Penn State. The Daily‘s Sarah Ryley has a piece […]

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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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Phils Shopping Polly

Ken Rosenthal tweeted earlier today that the Phillies are actively shopping Placido Polanco. The potential move would likely make room for the Phils to sign […]

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USPS to Drop 11 Facilities?

Plans are in motion for the United States Postal Service to close 11 mail processing facilities in Pennsylvania and six in Jersey. The move would […]

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Petition to Change Penn’s Name

It doesn’t seem all that difficult. But, historically, people have had trouble differentiating between Penn and Penn State when referencing each respective university. The recent […]

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Spring Garden Linear Greenway

Philly may be getting a little greener as the Spring Garden Civic Association and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council work to get the off the ground. […]

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