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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

PA High School Students Organize “Anti-Gay Day”

To protest anti-bullying movement National Day of Silence.

News

TV’s Dr. Oz Defends Against Calls for Dismissal

The TV doctor — a Penn alum — is fighting critics who say he promotes “quack” medicine.

News

Where Will the Pope Visit When He Visits Philly?

More than a dozen sites competing for the pontiff’s attention.

News

Pennsylvania’s Baby Bust

Is our low birth rate a crisis?

News

Comcast Will Meet Feds to Save Merger

Justice Department regulators are lining up against acquisition of Time Warner Cable.

News

Race and the Race

Most Philadelphians still vote along color lines. Those who don’t could pick the next mayor.


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.


Is New Philly … a Fit Philly?

Now that everybody’s a yogi, slackers (like me) have nowhere to hide.

We Want Answers: Emma Fried-Cassorla

The founder of Philly Love Notes talks New York, the Pope’s visit, and why our city’s low expectations might be a good thing.

News

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

Marie Antoinette lives!

News

Don’t Punish Bullying With More Bullying

Otterbein: The Internet’s response to Britt McHenry is just wrong.

News

Atlantic City Fire Chief Gets $13K-Per-Month Pension

He retired shortly after being accused of dropping his pants in front of a city employee.

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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.


A Black, Lesbian Robot is Coming to Philly This Weekend

You’ve gotta meet Bina48.

News

The Phillymag Pop Quiz for the Week

April is the crewel-est month. Is that a new pillow cover?

News

Report: Regulators to Recommend Blocking Comcast Merger

The proposed $45.2 billion merger could hit a serious speed bump next week.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

A clothing-optional dance party, Neon Night at Voyeur, flip-cup shenanigans and more.

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