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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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Opinion

The (New) Jim Kenney for Mayor

An endorsement by the editors of Philadelphia magazine.

News

How Wawa Is Spreading the Gospel of Hoagies

As the convenience store expands, it’s introducing people to the word “hoagie.” Will it stick?

One of Us: Ramona Africa

The sole adult survivor of the MOVE bombing talks about the events of that day, her Catholic-school upbringing and Liam Neeson.

News

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

Hingston: They held the NFL draft. Finally.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

A Derby brunch, Brian Sims, the Rainbow Train and more.

News

The Phillymag Pop Quiz for the Week

Hey hey, happy May Day, you commie you!


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

Did Helen Gym Trip Up on the City’s Campaign Finance Law?

“It sure looks suspicious,” says Committee of Seventy prez David Thornburgh.

News

(UPDATE) Former Christie Ally Pleads Guilty in Bridgegate

David Wildstein pleads, two others indicted.

Philanthropy Friday: Philly Dyke March

It’s really more of a rally.

News

Center City District: We Didn’t Know Protest Was Scheduled

McQuade: A public space should have room for public protests.

Six Baltimore Officers Charged in Freddie Gray’s Death

Accusations of police misconduct inspired protests in Baltimore, Philly, and beyond.

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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.


How Old Does Microsoft Think These 15 Philly Drag Queens Are?

We’re playing with fire.

No Mariota? No Hope.

Missanelli: This fan base will be haunted forever.

The Open Data Movement Still Mostly Matters Just to Geeks

New poll shows many Americans are dubious about the prospect of open data improving government.

News

What My Google Search History Taught Me About Philly

Weymouth: Zombies, Fishtown and the occasional escape fantasy.

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