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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

Bursting the Tuition Bubble

Rosemont and La Salle have slashed their prices. Has a revolution in college affordability begun in Philadelphia?

News

Exit Interview: Pit Bull U.S. Attorney Zane Memeger

Philly Mag talks to the prosecutor who brought down Chaka Fattah, cleaned house at Traffic Court, and flexed his muscle against the ironworkers union.

News

Best Thing: Andre Blake Made the MLS Best XI

Hingston: The Union goalkeeper is officially the best in the league at his spot.

News

Noel To Make Season Debut Sunday

Nerlens Noel, who has missed the first 6 weeks of the season after surgery to repair an inflamed plica, will make his season debut on Sunday.

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Code Blue Declared for Philly This Weekend

It will be 50 by Monday, though.

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There’s a Good Way to Fight Philly’s Heroin Overdoses

But you’re going to hate it.


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.


Sidewalk Safety, Salary Secrecy Bills Close Council’s 2016

It was a quiet season for Philadelphia’s City Council. Here’s what they did Thursday.

LGBTQ&A: Reggie Shuford

We chat with the executive director of the ACLU of Pennsylvania.

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News

Wawa Gets City to Change Tobacco Regulations

The company had threatened to halt its Center City expansion.

News

Sixers vs Pelicans Preview

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers will take on Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans as the Sixers look to snap their 8-game losing streak.

News

Report: Few Penn Students Come From Low-Income Areas

“We’re not even a top 10 percent school. We’re a 1 percent school.”

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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.


Opinion

Mayor Kenney, Don’t Shut Out the Press

Owens: The Mayor’s Office has recently taken a worrying anti-transparency stance.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: DVLF’s TOY 10th anniversary.

News

Rich Negrin Joins Philly District Attorney Race

Negrin will challenge incumbent Seth Williams.

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Donald Trump Is Holding a Victory Rally in Hershey

It promises to be yuge.

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