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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

Medicaid Glitch Jeopardizes Pa. Drug, Mental Health Treatment

What’s behind it?

News

Journal: Men Are More Idiotic Than Women

Guess which gender wins the most Darwin Awards?

Gay Nightlife Returns to AC for NYE

Pro Bar AC is back from the dead.

News

2 Philadelphia Stores Hit in Massive Staples Breach

Several suburban stores were also hit.

News

Now Is the Wrong Time for Protests

Two officers died Saturday morning in New York. Demonstrators should take a break

WATCH: New Tylenol Ad Features Two-Mom Family

A spin on Rockwell’s Freedom from Want.


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

Do You Recognize This Man in a Philly Hospital?

Police and hospital staff cannot determine this man’s ID.

News

New York Shootings Raise Ramsey’s Concern

“Everyone needs to calm down,” Commissioner Ramsey says, as protests continue.

News

Review Finds Court, Lawyers Acted Properly

“Porngate” scandal led to inquiry to see whether cases had been judged fairly.

News

Shane Montgomery’s Keys Found in River

But the college student remains missing after four weeks.

News

The Philly Mag Year in Review News Quiz

How well have you been paying attention?

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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

A Philadelphia Christmas List

What this city needs, what it wants, and what it probably wouldn’t bother returning.

The Mayor’s Race 2015 Begins

Our man explains why the person we select really does make a difference.

News

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

The Cuban thaw.

Everything Fresh Opens in the Gayborhood

It’s a game changer that’ll keep us well-stocked.

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