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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 Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week

Comcast secrets, mystery thieves, Hollywood intrigue: What a week!

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News

Why Jim Kenney, Not Lynne Abraham, Got the NOW Endorsement

The Philly NOW chapter says Abraham didn’t seek its support.

News

Report: Deaths of Cooper CEO, Wife Ruled a Murder-Suicide

John Sheridan said to have killed his wife, then himself.

News

Temple Has a Great Shot at Being “Crappy UConn” This Year

The Owls could win the men’s and women’s NIT.

Gay Things To Do: Weekend Roundup

Pusse Parlor, benefit party for Attic Youth Center, Dark Knight Sleepover, and more.

Philadelphia Solar Power Growth Lagging Other Cities

Lots of official activity, but not a lot of actual installations compared to other cities.


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.


The Stark Choice Between Kenyatta Johnson & Ori Feibush

Thursday’s debate underscored huge differences between the candidates.

10 Free Gay Books for Kindle

What the doctor ordered for easy, fun reads.

News

SEPTA Has Started Painting the Underground Concourse

The renovation begins.

News

Washington Man Will Sell Home Because of Comcast Goof

The latest viral story about Kabletown customer service.

Philanthropy Friday: Spruce Foundation

Learn about the great work this organization does and how you can help.

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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

Women Come Forward in Facebook Frat Scandal

Investigators say criminal investigation at Penn State is proceeding.

Lynne Abraham Running For Mayor of Philadelphia
News

Abraham: “I’m Just Going to Charge and Surge”

Former DA addresses dubious rumor than she might quit.

News

SEPTA Will Run Anti-Islam Ads on Buses

But policy change will prohibit future political advertisements.

School District of Philadelphia
News

SRC Aims for $2.86 Billion Budget in 2016

District adopts “lump sum” budget, but future funding questions remain.

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