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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

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

Claes Oldenburg met the poop emoji.

News

The Phillymag Pop Quiz for the Week

Really, this week was just one big joke.

News

Student Arrested at Occupy Philly Wins $80K in Damages

Watch the short film he made about the encampment.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

George Takei, Easter to-dos, Buffboyzz move to Stir Lounge and more.

News

You Can Pay John Bolaris $500/Month for Personal Forecasts

You can chat with him on the phone every day if you want.

News

Philly Woman Suspected of Trying to Join ISIS

Her alias is “YoungLioness.” If convicted she faces up to 15 years in prison.


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.


6 Gay-Friendly Churches in Philly for Easter Service

Did somebody say gay-men?

News

Questions Surround Death of N.J. Man in Police Custody

Prosecutors are investigating what happened to Phillip White in Vineland on Tuesday.

Philly Sidewalks Are Awful

What are the options for fixing them?

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News

Campus Rape Doc The Hunting Ground Screens Tonight

The film and panel discussion marks the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Philanthropy Friday: National Adoption Center

A local resource for LGBT foster parents.

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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

The Great Passover-Easter Smackdown

Spikol: A point-by-point — and purely secular — analysis of the concurrent spring religious holidays.

Broadway Bares Returns to Fire Island Pines

A sexy striptease for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

News

WATCH: No One Got This Phillies Clue on Jeopardy!

No respect.

News

The Brief: Tony Williams Backed Stand-Your-Ground Bill

Plus, City Commissioner Stephanie Singer is toast.

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