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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

Behold the Nick Foles Prayer Candle

And more Eagles merch you didn’t know you wanted.

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News

Officials Just Helped an Undocumented Mom Send Her Kids to School

Carmela Hernandez and her four children have sought sanctuary in a North Philly church for six weeks.

News

Report: Suspect in Penn Student’s Murder Has Neo-Nazi Ties

According to ProPublica, Samuel Woodward is “an avowed neo-Nazi” and member of a violent extremist group.

News

GALAEI’s Trans Equity Project Receives $25,000 Grant

The funding will support the 15-year-old program’s ongoing HIV/AIDS prevention work and transgender advocacy efforts.

News

Vote Now: What’s the Best Philly Icon?

We asked five influential Philadelphians to pick the thing or person that best represents our city. The winner gets a Best of Philly award. And you have the final say.

News

Checking In on Philly’s Generation X

Following up with some of our 1995 “30 Under 30.”


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

Philly Is a Boomer Town (Still)

The generational breakdown of the region’s elite figures.

News

Whatever Happened to Generation X?

The “slacker” generation of Philadelphians is feeling overworked and overwhelmed. But their chill approach to life might be just what we need.

News

A Man in Full: D. Herbert Lipson

Philly Mag writers and editors look back on the life of the father of the city magazine.

Best Thing: The State Supreme Court’s Map Slap

Gerrymandered? Who, us?!?

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News

Here’s the Route SEPTA Approved for the KOP Rail Line

The organization selected a “locally preferred alternative.”

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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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News

Boston Wants to Ban These Philly Things? Their Loss.

Here are the Boston things we’re banning ahead of the Super Bowl.

LGBTQ&A: Chris Landtroop

We chat with the queer entrepreneur on art, Queerality, and overcoming obstacles for women in business.

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News

Meehan Won’t Seek Reelection Amid Sexual Harassment Controversy

The Republican has withdrawn from the 7th District race.

News

North Carolina Man Sues His Own Wife Over Alleged Fletcher Cox Affair

The scandal surrounding the Eagles player continues to unfold.

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