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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

Guides

14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

Latest Stories

News

Saying Goodbye to Brad Lidge

We’ll always remember 2008

News

Boyz II Men Turn 20

New album drops today

How To … Fake Your Way Through a Wine Tasting

Only Losers Spit Spitting out wine is gross, no matter how nice the bucket. It’s also a waste of good alcohol. If you have some […]

News

Want to Own a Piece of the Divine Miss M?

Get your checkbook ready

News

The Wedding Conundrum

What straight couples can do for gay friends

News

Kill the Bella Vista Autumn Mural

Sentimentality can’t trump redevelopment


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.


News

Dentist Offers Cash for Candy

The Checkup

News

Film Preview: Pariah

A young lesbian faces adulthood

News

The Residences at Dockside

The finest in Philadelphia luxury waterfront living.

Tech community Independents Hall and its dynamic founder are poised to change the way we work—and a North Philly neighborhood

The tattoo on Alex Hillman’s right forearm reads “JFDI,” in letters two inches high. The letters are his bare skin, reversed out of a black […]

News

Chantix Is Still a Risk

But you wouldn’t know it from the headlines

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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.


News

Morning Scoop: Dungeon Victim Speaks

Plus: Flyers notch another win

News

Will the Republicans Ever Stop Talking?

That’s up for debate

Our 85 favorite places to start a tab

For us here at Philly Mag, writing about drinking is a little bit like writing about art: We might not know precisely what art is, […]

Reviews

This Fishtown spot is a labor of love

It’s hard to beat getting engaged to an heir to the British throne, but Kate Middleton may not have been 2010’s luckiest fiancée. Ben Bigler’s […]

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