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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

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Jersey Shore Gone Wilde

New web series spoofs Snooki and pals

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I See Rude People

Like, everywhere

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Hump Day Headlines

What’s happening in LGBT news

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Santorum Bashes Gay Parents

And he may run for president

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The Weaker Sex Rows

Plus: Cinderella Rocks!

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Five Heroes Honored

DVLF announces this year’s honorees


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.


Philly on “High Alert”

Plus Ibanez breaks out of his slump

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Learning Is Sexy?

Why college lectures should be boring

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Bin Laden’s Death And Waterboarding: Hand In Hand

Bring it back

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Philly Mag Wins Five CRMA Awards!

Toot, toot!

A.C. + Margaritaville = Never

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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

We Blew It With Bin Laden’s Burial

Mike Miss on Osama

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WWII Vet for Gay Rights

Thank you, Philip Spooner

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The Big Gay Kiss Off

Why is same-sex smooching so taboo?

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Who Will You Vote For?

An LGBT guide to the PA primary

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