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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

Drexel to Launch iPad Vending Machine

University/Free Library teaming up to provide tablet access to students and neighbors.

Governor Wolf Draws Up Petition for LGBT Anti-Discrimination Bill in PA

His response to AFRA.

News

You’re Gonna Need Hard Liquor to Watch This Phillies Team

Missanelli: The Phillies could lose 100 games this year.

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Bucks Realtor Charged With $643K Fraud

Dean Rossi could spend years in prison and be fined $4 million.

AC Announces Gayest Entertainment Lineup Ever

Plus rumors about a new gay club.

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News

Philly Police Looking for Info on Unidentified Woman

She was found in West Philadelphia.


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

Pa. Senator: I’ll Introduce New Liquor Privatization Bill

One passed the House in February.

Win Tickets to See the Indigo Girls With the Philly Youth Orchestra

April 12th at Kimmel Center.

News

Can Bart Blatstein Really Kickstart Atlantic City?

He just might have a shot.

LGBT-Protective Language Added to Indiana’s Religious Freedom Act

A proposed fix.

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News

How Camden Reduced Gunfire by Nearly 50 Percent

“We know we can’t arrest our way out of this.”

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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.


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News

Jim Kenney’s Complicated History with School Vouchers

He once backed a pilot voucher program. Today, he’s a staunch critic.

George Takei’s Coming to Town This Weekend

The LGBT icon will appear at The Great Philadelphia Comic Con.

News

Milton Street for Mayor? Hey, Why Not?

Marks: One man’s flaws are another man’s finer points.

News

Coming Next from Philly Mag: BizPhilly

Our new business and innovation channel launches on April 30th.

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