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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

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

Tuesday’s primary blew some holes in our assumptions about how politics work in this town.

News

UPDATE: Newspaper Journos Agree to Temporary Contract Extension

But union is still raising the possibility of a strike.

Gay Things to Do Memorial Day Weekend

Outdoor skating, gay lacrosse games, a couple dance parties and more.

News

The Phillymag Pop Quiz for the Week

Let the commencements commence!

News

Report: Two-Alarm Fire in Camden Mostly Under Control

A firefighter was injured this morning. PATCO is unaffected.

News

WATCH: Cops Chase Cow on New Jersey Highway

They charged it with a moo-ving violation.


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

Will the Sixers Find Their Hero in the Draft?

Missanelli: Ready for a return to the playoffs.

SEE THIS: I Promised Myself to Live Faster.

Pig Iron’s gay sci-fi fantasia at FringeArts.

News

John Bolaris Will Buy You Beer Down the Shore This Summer

Just mention “Weather Savior.”

News

Insider: Black Pols Will “Rue the Day” They Backed Kenney

Black elected officials denied the leading black mayoral candidate.

Pay-by-Phone Parking Coming to Philly Really Soon

Plus, Mayor Nutter and Jim Kenney bury the hatchet (again) and City Council wrestles with prison politics.

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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

Did Temple Prof Pass Tech to China?

Xiaoxing Xi is accused of passing semiconductor tech back to home country.

News

PHOTO: Philly Newspaper Strike a Real Possibility

Stickers, signs being distributed in the newsroom in preparation.

News

MAPS: All of SEPTA’s Proposed Route Changes

The agency wants to know what you think of them.

News

How Wasteful Was the Williams Campaign?

Very. And who got the biggest bang for his campaign buck? Doug Oliver.

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