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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

Jared Brey to Join Philadelphia Magazine’s News Team

Brey, a five-year veteran of PlanPhilly, is the first in a series of hires to be announced in the next few weeks.

News

Today Is Villanova’s Championship Parade

Here’s what you need to know.

News

Reports: New Fire Commissioner Chosen

Adam Thiel comes from Virginia.

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News

Bill Clinton Spars With Protesters in Philly Over 1994 Crime Bill

It played out today in Mt. Airy.

News

4 Takeaways from Bernie Sanders’ Speech at AFL-CIO Convention

The battle for the union votes continues.

News

How Did We Become So Obsessed With Food…

… and so lazy at the grocery store?


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.


TOP PICKS: 5 Unique LGBTQ Events This Weekend

Coming up: Plays, performances, and flip cups!

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Hate Roosevelt Boulevard?

Here’s your chance to change it for the better.

News

The Latino Vote Event Series — Join Us!

Philly Mag is partnering with Al Día for a series of town halls that kicks off Wednesday.

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Nutter Blasts Sanders for Clinton “Qualifications” Comment

“This is LOW and crosses the line.”

News

PHOTOS: The Raucous Philly Sanders Rally

Thousands showed up. They were very excited. They had great signs.

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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

Hinkie Used Fake Lincoln Quote in Resignation

Sorry, Sam. Abe didn’t say that.

Sanders at Temple Rally: Clinton Not “Qualified”

What it was like inside the Liacouras Center last night.

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News

Gun Group Calls on DNC to Give Up Armed Security

Dems should “put up or shut up” on Second Amendment, group says.

News

Suit: Philly’s Voter Rolls Are Abnormally — and Suspiciously — Large

A conservative group has filed a lawsuit against the City Commissioners.

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