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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

PHOTOS: HEROES 2015

An afternoon brunch to honor local LGBT leaders.

A Lesbian Couple Were Married at Last Night’s Indigo Girls Concert

They did it Quaker-style from the fifth row.

News

The Brief: Are the Mayoral Candidates’ School Plans “Bogus”?

Mayor Michael Nutter thinks so.

News

Cosby Won’t Speak at Temple Graduation

Had been a popular speaker for many years.

News

Hillary’s First Campaign Stop? Pa.

A pit stop on her way to Iowa. Still.

News

Kathleen Kane Crosses a Final Line

Mathis: The firing of a top aide proves she’s either malicious or dumb. Either way, it’s time to end this.


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.


Hillary Clinton Campaign Video Features Two Gay Couples

She’s always been an ally, but the video montage shows she is unabashedly a supporter.

Jami Wintz McKeon: The Chairman

To head America’s largest law firm, all she had to do was be a superwoman. That’s progress. (Isn’t it?)

News

A Quiet Coup in City Hall

How Darrell Clarke’s Council is already cutting the next mayor down to size.

News

Police Reform: The Path Forward

Mathis: The feds have offered their answer. Now community leaders weigh in.

News

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

Hingston: The NFL hired a female ref.

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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.


Gay Things to Do This Weekend

PorkChop performs at Venture Inn, a Candyland pub crawl through the Gayborhood, HEROES and more.

News

Comcast’s Brian Roberts Made $33 Million in 2014

But he wasn’t the highest-paid employee in the company.

News

The Phillymag Pop Quiz for the Week

Death and taxes, people. Death and taxes.

News

Kathleen Kane to Appear Before Judge Over Firing

Aide who testified before grand jury was fired. Judge wants to know why.

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