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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

Supreme Court Candidate Gave Homophobe-Baiting Defense

LGBT advocates say Michael George made “repulsive” arguments during a 1988 murder trial.

Op-Ed: Let’s Hold Comcast to a Great Deal

Op-Ed: City Hall should make sure residents benefit from the new franchise deal for the Philly giant.

News

Murder-Suicide at Voorhees Nursing Home

Andree Buller was 85.

News

Phillies Name Matt Klentak New General Manager

35-year-old played baseball for Dartmouth, was previously the Angels’ assistant GM.

Mayor-to-Be Kenney, Please Make Poverty a Cabinet-Level Priority

Bullock: Mayors have the power to make a difference on huge problems … when they make it a priority.

News

Sixers Mailbag: What to Expect From Okafor?

Is Nerlens Noel a franchise player? What to expect from Jahlil Okafor? Who will make the roster? We discuss those questions and more in our weekly Sixers mailbag.


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.


November Ballot Measure Has Significant Impact

City residents will vote to make permanent the Office of LGBT Affairs.

News

Is This the Most Important Week in Temple Football History?

Headlines: America will be watching this weekend.

News

Is Ed Rendell Trolling Philly’s Democratic Machine?

He keeps endorsing anti-establishment candidates.

News

Introducing: Sixers Post

Derek Bodner kicks off Philly Mag’s new 76ers channel with 10 pressing questions heading into season three of the Brett Brown and Sam Hinkie era.

News

Best Thing: Temple Football Won

Owls, this city could not possibly be prouder of you. Hoot!

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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

76ers Forward Robert Covington Out 2 Weeks

76ers forward Robert Covington has suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee and is expected to miss two weeks of action.

News

5 Things You Need To Know About the Last Mayoral Debate

Jim Kenney supports releasing the names of cops who shoot civilians. Both candidates back schools chief Bill Hite.

News

76ers fall to Celtics 81-65

The Sixers finished off preseason play with an 81-65 loss to the Boston Celtics. Forward Robert Covington suffered a right knee sprain during the game.

Lawsuit: PA Denying Timely Treatment and Trial for Mentally Ill Defendants

ACLU says many patients languish in jail for more than a year before receiving the health care treatment needed to stand trial.

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