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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

The Mayoral Race Gets Weird — Real Weird

Tony Williams touts a poll that doesn’t exist, then says Jim Kenney also would sack Police Commissioner Ramsey.

City Hall Peeks Through

The Beautiful Destruction of Market East

Chronicling the demolition, before — hopefully — the rebirth.

News

Why Activists Really Don’t Like Pa.’s Medical Marijuana Bill

The legislation is “teetering on the precipice of irrelevance and unworkability.”

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

The Mummers throw a drag party, the 5K Walk Against Hate, two Gayborhood bar crawls and more.

News

Derailment: Midshipman Laid to Rest

Wreckage cleared, but the political battles continue to rage.

News

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week

Fakers, Quakers, movers, shakers … springtime in Philly!


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.


The Welcoming Committee Taking Over Center City

An afternoon of day-drinking and glitter-spreading.

The Five Most Surprising Moments from the New Allen Iverson Doc

Rys: The practice rant? Maybe isn’t what you remember.

News

Helen Gym’s Aim — To Be a Vigilant Schools Watchdog

A series of Citified Q&As with the top Democratic challengers in the at-large City Council race.

News

Temple: 12 Amtrak Passengers Remain at Hospital, 5 Critical

And other news from the crash.

News

The Trouble With Tom Brady

Missanelli: He’s too perfect. Of course we want to see him fall.

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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.


Philanthropy Friday: AIDS FUND

The creator of AIDS Walk Philly and GayBingo.

Phillies Promote Actual Prospect

Maikel Franco is the team’s new third baseman.

The Four Ballot Questions You’ll See Tuesday, in Plain English

Getting past the legalese to cast an informed vote.

PHOTOS: May QOTA at Palladino’s

Gays gather at one of East Passyunk’s newest eateries.

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