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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

Was the Term “African American” Coined in Philadelphia?

New evidence that the city helped shape English for the modern world.

Honolulu Bishop Condemns Philly Mag Writer

For writing that Jesus would have been nice to gay people.

News

State Rep: It Should Be a Crime to “Taunt” the Police

Fiorillo: The newest bold idea to come out of Harrisburg.

News

FBI: We Gave Flawed Testimony in 6 Pa. Death Row Cases

Part of an ongoing review which affected 29 total trials in the state.

News

City Pol: I’m Just Like the 1965 Selma Civil Rights Protesters

City Commissioner compares her fight to get back on the ballot to Bloody Sunday.

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News

Phillies on Pace for Lowest Attendance Since the Vet

McQuade: Citizens Bank Park is awful lonely nowadays.


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

Groundbreaking Political Data Site Launches in Philly

It’s called Crowdpac.

Area School Distict Expands Non-Discrimination Policy

To protect transgender students and faculty.

News

Cheap Parking in Philly? There’s an App for That

The ‘Airbnb of parking spots’ just announced an expansion to Philadelphia.

Armani Offends With Homophobic Remarks

Says gay men shouldn’t “dress homosexual.”

Former Ed Rendell Aide Joins Kathleen Kane’s Office

Can Chuck Ardo put the attorney general back on track?

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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

WATCH: Philly Police Turned a Sizzler Commercial Into a Recruiting Video

It’s really weird.

News

The Brief: Watch the Most Compelling Ad of the Campaign

Plus, when endorsements attack!

News

Why Didn’t Lynne Abraham Prosecute a Cop Who Shot a 20-Year-Old in the Back?

Today, she says she would have done things differently.

News

Temple ROTC Criticized for Wearing High Heels

It was part of a sexual assault awareness event; now it’s a culture war flashpoint.

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