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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

News

It’s Cold. And It’s Going to Snow.

And the whole week’s going to be like this.

PHOTOS: Presidents in Drag

George as Martha, Abe as Mary Todd and more.

News

The Brief: The Nutter-Clarke Blood Feud Drags On

City Council has hired its own lobbyist in Harrisburg.

News

Phillly Mag’s Candidate Conversation Series

Informative and informal Q&As with the mayoral candidates. Hosted by the city’s premier co-working locations.

News

Who’s Buying the Next Mayor?

Dark money comes to Philly.

Animal House

Just what is going on at the Chester County SPCA?


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.


Bruce Robinson: Neumann-Goretti’s Turnaround Artist

Can a lifelong businessman revive a legendary Catholic high school?

News

Pope? Check. DNC? Check. Bring Us the Super Bowl.

Mathis: Why shouldn’t we host the biggest sporting event in America?

News

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

We won! Chew on that, New York.

News

Mo’ne Davis Embarrasses Kevin Hart In Basketball Game

Watch her put this spin move on him.

News

Seth Williams, Risa Ferman Slam Tom Wolf Over Death Penalty Moratorium

Here’s what the DAs are saying.

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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 Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week

Friday the 13th, OMG! Will we even live to see Valentine’s Day?

America Gets Its First Openly LGBT Sitting Governor

Oregon’s Kate Brown is a proud bisexual.

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News

Founder Leaving Philly School Newspaper The Notebook

Paul Socolar has been the editor since 1999.

OUT in Theaters

Avoid the softcore Fifty Shades of Grey this weekend and see the hardcore Kingsman instead.

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