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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

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News

Pro-LGBTQ State Senator Voted for Anti-Trans Bill Amendment

Sharif Street has previously garnered endorsements from Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club.

News

Trump-Loving Racist Kid Rock is Coming to Philadelphia

Get your tickets, kids!

News

Cops to Get Safer Patrol Cars, More Body Cameras

The new squad vehicles have bulletproof windows.

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News

Report: Russian Trolls Spread Drexel Prof’s Tweets

A Kremlin-tied Twitter account allegedly targeted George Ciccariello-Maher.

News

Here’s How Not to Host a Women’s Empowerment Event

Facebook did not respond kindly to SJ Magazine‘s all-male effort.

News

IRS Agent Who Helped Put Seth Williams Away Charged in Sex Crime

Greg Floyd is the top IRS agent in Philly.


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

“Trump Rat” Makes Its Hideous Philly Debut

It’s 50 percent inflatable union rat, 50 percent Donald Trump, and 100 percent scary.

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News

What the KOP Rail Extension Might Look Like

SEPTA has released renderings of the proposed line.

News

Airports Will Still Accept Your PA Driver’s License in 2018

Homeland Security has granted us yet another reprieve on REAL ID compliance.

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Ivanka Trump is Coming to Bucks County

She’ll tout tax reform in Richboro on Monday.

News

Nicole Cashman: Maven of Messaging

The founder of Cashman & Associates, the PR firm behind many of Philly’s movers and shakers.

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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.


Stephen Klasko: Health-Care Disrupter

A look at Jefferson’s growth under Klasko’s watch.

Carl June: The Cancer Slayer

Penn Medicine’s Carl June might be the most important doctor in the world.

Ali Perelman: New Philly’s Old Money

Ali Perelman is on a quest to completely remake our local politics.

Joseph Forkin: The River Warden

The DRWC president on how a series of little victories led to a really big one.

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