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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

Janet Jackson is Officially Back

Unbreakable is a moody, melancholy mix of tracks that take time to showcase her musical gifts.

School District of Philadelphia

What Philly Mag’s Cover Reveals About School “Choice”

Forbriger: Those with means have always had school choice.

News

Johnny Doc Union Asks Homeland Security to Investigate NBC10

Alleges “serious security breach” during papal visit.

The Lineup for ThinkFest 2015 Is Confirmed!

And it’s your last chance to snag early-bird tickets.

22 Ways to Celebrate LGBT History Month in Philadelphia

From workshops to parades.

News

NBC10 Strike: Lower Merion Police Charge Picketer

Drama in Bala Cynwyd.


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.


News

Gallery I Is Staying Open Just A Few Days Longer

When it closes, though, thousands of commuters could be left out in the cold.

News

Report: Philadelphia Union Are Axing CEO

Fans threw a funeral for him earlier this year.

News

Alleged Chancellor Street Arsonist Said Some Interesting Things On Facebook

Stephen Pettiway has been arrested.

Philly City Council Committee Approves Gender Neutral Bathroom Bill

“The most important thing this bill will do [is] it will assist in eliminating members of the public…from policing the gender of others.”

News

Kane Unveils New “Porngate” Emails

And other items from our morning report.

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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

Sixers Owner: “We’ve Made Huge Strides”

The Sixers managing owner Joshua Harris says the team has made progress towards acquiring the talent necessary to compete.

News

#RainedOutinPHL? No! #OpeninPHL!

Joaquin’s “cone of uncertainty” has shifted east. We’re still expecting lots of rain, but most major outdoor events this weekend are still on.

News

The Newspaper Business Is Dead in Philly

Mathis: What’s next? How about the public radio model?

News

Pretty Much No One Attended Today’s Phillies Game

Official: 13,238. Actual: Closer to 1,200.

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