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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

Wing Bowl: Is It Time to End It?

WIP’s drunken disgrace oozes hot sauce and misogyny.

The Bella Vista Preschool Your Kid Can’t Get Into

For hip young parents, life in Philly couldn’t be better. Then comes preschool.

News

Cold and Loathing in Philadelphia

Weymouth: Welcome to January, when everyone here starts to get stir crazy.

News

How Public Unions Should Respond When Members Screw Up

Joe Schulle defused a delicate situation.

News

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

A lot of things happened this week. But this was the best thing.

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SCOTUS to Rule on Whether Same-Sex Couples Can Marry Nationwide

Then we had a game-changer.


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.


Gay Things to Do This Weekend

Get Your Roxoff at Voyeur, an art sale at Giovanni’s Room, a Dark and Stormy Masquerade and more.

News

Lyft Planning to Launch in Philadelphia

Move over, Uber. Another ride-hailing service arrives.

News

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week

Are you a newser? Or a loser?

News

Friday City Reads

Clarke’s big City Hall re-org and the racial injustice of tough curfew laws.

News

What They’re Saying About the Penn State Deal

Including a Joe Paterno family statement.

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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.


Philanthropy Friday: Equality PA

What the LGBT org is up to, and how you can help.

News

Deal Restores Penn State’s Vacated Football Wins

Paterno is winningest college coach once again.

News

Chris Christie Says He “Knew Nothing” of Jerry Jones Deal

But he issued a press release about it.

“Unauthorized Alien” Arrested for Child Porn in Philly

Feds say Jose Dany Zacarias-Jaramillo admitted sending, receiving illicit images.

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