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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

What Philly Was Outraged About This Week

Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg, Don Lemon, Normal Barbie and Philly Jesus.

News

Nutter’s Team Addresses City Hall Parking

Mayor’s office confirms its role, says sidewalk parking “will decline.”

News

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week

Quick, turn around! This is the city that loves your back!

News

Comcast Has New App

An attempt to improve customer service. Hopefully.

News

Slate: Media Lapses Could Turn Actor Terrence Howard Into the Next Bill Cosby

So says writer Bill Wyman.

What the Gays Did On Instagram This Week

Who broke the Internet this week?


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

Meeting Scheduled Monday to Try to Save Revel Deal

Will Brookfield even be there?

Gay Things to Do in Philly This Weekend

Your gay, pre-Thanksgiving weekend shenanigans.

Tell Us How You Feel About Love

We want to know it all.

News

Will School in China Invest in Chester Upland Schools?

It’s a possibility.

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CHOP Named Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

For providing inclusive care for LGBT patients and their families.

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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

HUP Patient Being Checked for Ebola

“The risk of Ebola is quote low.”

News

Here’s Who’s Parking on City Hall’s Doorstep

Kerkstra: The entitled, ugly backside of $55 million Dilworth Park.

News

Picking the Right Husband for Your Career

It’s their partners, not children, who hold women back in the workplace.

Philanthropy Friday: Bebashi

Providing healthcare resources to Philly’s minority communities.

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