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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

“Frank Rizzo Down” Protest Planned for Center City

Supporters of the statue have postponed a rally at the same time.

Martina White: The It Girl of Red Philadelphia

How a fresh-faced 29-year-old from the Far Northeast became Philly’s most polarizing politician.

The Philly Museum No One Cares About

Everybody loves the new Museum of the American Revolution. That’s bad for the Constitution Center.

Best Thing This Week: We Moved!

After 26 years high in the sky, Philly Mag is coming back to earth across town.

Anti-Semitic Metal Band Duped Us, Says Bensalem Bar Manager

Members of Nyogthaeblisz used a different band name to trick their way onto the stage.

West Philly Bar Books Anti-Semitic Band a Week After Charlottesville

“Business is business,” says the owner of Millcreek Tavern, a former Philly cop.


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.


Chris Long Joins Malcolm Jenkins’s Anthem Protest

The Eagles defensive end told his teammate “I’m here for you” before planning the joint gesture.

Cheapskates Outraged by the Franklin Institute

Instagram commenters were pissed when they ran out of the giveaway they wanted: free solar eclipse viewers.

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News

Rizzo Statue Tagged With “Black Power”

Police took a suspect into custody on Friday morning.

News

More Than 18K Sign Petition to Keep Rizzo Statue

The monument has come under fire in the wake of Charlottesville.

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News

City Seeks to Dismiss Broad Street Parking Suit

Urbanist PAC 5th Square filed the lawsuit last month.

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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.


GrubHub: Penn Students Are Our Healthiest Consumers

Thomas Jefferson University also eats well, according to the food delivery app.

News

Thousands Gather for “Philly is Charlottesville” Rally

No, the Rizzo statue didn’t come down.

Philly Could Host a World Cup Game In 2026

The Linc was included in the bid to bring the one of the world’s most-watched events to North America.

News

Philly Fireman Taking Heat for Charlottesville Post

John Deluisi told FOX 29 the photo was a “dumb joke.”

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