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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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News

Should Every Pop-Up Beer Garden Be Required By Law to Get Community Input?

State Rep. Jordan Harris thinks so.

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The Phillymag Pop Quiz for the Week

Sandwiches, band which-es, candy and land switches—what are you looking at, huh?

News

Brick and Mortar Opening

The night included a fundraiser for Friends of the Rail Park.

PHOTOS: AIDS Education Month Kicks Off

With a local-celeb-studded opening reception in Old City.

News

Progressives Won the Philly Election? You Sure About That?

The election wasn’t the liberal tsunami some have made it out to be.

News

Cops Warn of South Philly “Flimflam” Scam

A woman was robbed in Girard Estate.


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

Hero Cop Stops Rising Sun Pizza Robbery In Northeast Philly

Dead suspect was literally shooting blanks.

New Allen Iverson Biography Makes Him Look Plain Awful

Book depicts him as often drunk and hostile.

Christine Flowers Has Thoughts About Caitlyn Jenner

This is going to be totally shocking, we know.

News

Some Answers to a Vexing Question: Why Don’t Millennials Vote for Mayor?

Not exactly good or satisfying answers, but answers nonetheless.

WATCH: First Drag Show at Constitution Center

John Jarboe killed it in glittery boxer briefs and a flag dress.

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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

Here’s a Video of Kittens Playing on Top of Comcast Bills

Aww!

News

Stu Bykofsky’s Candidates’ Comedy Night Ending

The event has raised more than $500,000 for a children’s charity.

News

Penn Named to “Most Stressful” List

Crime, price tag are cited as factors.

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Point Breeze Pop-Up Beer Garden “Concerns” Prompt Meeting

An anonymous flyer urges residents to “fight back.”

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