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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

Chemical Explosives Found at Bucks County Home

Police discovered the explosives while serving a warrant.

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News

Pa. to Crack Down on Animal Cruelty

Gov. Tom Wolf will sign Libre’s Law.

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Pa.’s First Permitted Medical Marijuana Growers

Two organizations will operate out of Berks County.

What We Learned From Dario Saric’s Epic Twitter Takeover

The jovial Sixers forward dishes on his mustache, where he eats in Philly and how much hair gel point guard TJ McConnell uses.

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News

Thomas Paine Plaza to Become Urban Garden

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Center will build a “Farm for the City.”

WATCH: Eagles Running Back Darren Sproles’s Awesome Pop Warner Highlights

The diminutive dynamo turns 34 today, so the Birds toasted him with a video from his past.


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.


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News

Coca-Cola Confuses Philly and Pittsburgh

We laughed it off, but Pittsburgh’s a little bitter.

Last Chance to Vote for Philly Mag’s Best Teacher Award!

Help us find the top K–8 educator in the Philadelphia region — but hurry!

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News

Teachers Approve Contract With Philly Schools

But there’s some concern as to how the district will afford it.

Sorry, New Fans – the Sixers Bandwagon Is Full

If you weren’t there when we were Tankadelphia, we don’t need your support on the road to Titletown.

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News

When and Where to Avoid I-76 This Week

A major construction project has begun.

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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

Main Line Family Launches GoFundMe to Cover Deportation Costs

They’ve raised more than $10,000 in a week.

OPINION: Complicity and the Gayborhood

Owens: It’s not those fighting for change who are causing division, but those who want things to remain the same.

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Teachers Union to Vote on New Contact

A tentative agreement has been reached.

News

Seth Williams’s Trial Starts Today

He’s facing 29 corruption charges.

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