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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

What Temple Football Is Doing Right Now Is Simply Historic

Missanelli: Even if you’re a Penn Stater like me, you want the Owls to succeed.

News

Want a Piece of Pope Carpet? NJ Company Will Send to You

They’ve raised $40k for St. Jude’s Hospital for Children.

News

Reports: College GameDay Will Broadcast in Philly on Halloween

It would be the first time since 2002.

News

Pa. Senate Looks Into Removing AG Kathleen Kane from Office

She doesn’t have a law license.

News

Philly Mag Cover Criticized at Second Event This Week

Parent of a Greenfield student said her son “felt like Greenfield wasn’t proud of me.”

News

George Martorano Released from Prison After 31 Years for Drugs

Murderers, rapists and child molesters have spent far less time behind bars.


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

Police Seek Missing Fairmount 15-Year-Old

Siyanna Torres was last seen earlier this week.

Hillary Clinton and Adele Gave Us Life Over The Last 24 Hours

Divas of the week: Hillary Clinton and Adele. Hands down.

News

ESPN: Temple Could Be in the National Title Hunt

We’re not kidding.

IBA Mixer at West Laurel Hill

Photos and a mini history lesson.

Temple Trustee: Yeah, We Want to Build That $100M Stadium

Plus more morning headlines.

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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.


The Politics of Fighting Media Exclusion

At an NAACP event, Philly Mag’s October cover was criticized, and strategies for taking on media outlets were discussed.

News

20 More Local Native American Place Names

Hingston: And what they mean.

News

Philly Cops Asking for Help After Teen, 13, and Brother Shot

Police are asking the public for help.

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News

What We Lose When We Lose the Riversharks

McQuade: Remembering that time my dad had the best beard in Camden.

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