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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

Chip Roman doubles down

Of all the potential uses for white chocolate, only three are compelling enough to be inarguable: As a nickname for Jason Williams, the sickest behind-the-back […]

News

NY Passes Marriage Equality Bill

It’s one step closer to becoming law

News

Junk in the Trunk

For most of my adult life, I drove either a mini-van or a station wagon. That’s part of being a mom. It wasn’t until the […]

News

Philly’s SlutWalk Postponed Indefinitely

Can social media replace a physical protest?

Our Fave Centerpiece-Worthy Vases

The last two homes I’ve scouted for the mag have had one thing in common: Gorgeous, showstopping arrangements of blooms and branches and greens. And […]

News

Deadspin vs. Grantland

Battle of the sports sites!


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.


“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” Preview

The gang gets dark

Phils Bust Out the Lumber

Finally!

Nutter to Address Education

Tonight at 7:30 p.m.

“Fresh Prince” Reunion?

Will Smith may be returning to his throne

Big Talker to Beantown?

Smerconish in Boston

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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.


Ex-Cops Sentenced

Up to 20 years for some of Philly’s (not so) finest

Brangelina in Blue Bell?

Brad and Angie might move to MontCo

News

Will Philly Finally Pull Itself Up by the Bootstraps?

The soda tax vote

News

Gov. Christie on Gay Marriage

He says gays are born that way

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