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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

Vatican Confirms: Pope Will Visit Philly

Chaput: “We will welcome him joyfully with open arms.”

News

Philly Jesus: A Cop Threatened to F*** Me Up

The Lamb of God alleges rough treatment at the hands of the PPD.

ThinkFest 2014 Social Media Roundup

100 essential Thinkfest tweets and instagrams to take you through the day.

What the Gays Did On Instagram This Week

Boys and their dogs, red Speedos and red pandas!

ThinkFest Video: What Was Your Favorite Idea Today?

Our Instagram collection of top moments.

News

ThinkFest: M. Night and Bhavna Shyamalan on Philanthropy

“What people need more of is human capital.”


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

Phillymag.com Pop Quiz

This week: Birds, nerds, empty words — hey! Polly wants a perfect score!

News

ThinkFest: Alex Rice on the Taney Dragons

“The team was loaded, but a lot of things had to go right for it to happen.”

News

The Outrage Meter

Here’s what had Philadelphians upset.

Gay Things to Do In Philly This Weekend

Stonewall Kickball’s end-of-season shebang, an open bar at Boxers PHL and more.

News

Suburban Officials Blast Possibility of New Philadelphia Casino

It would take away revenue from them.

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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.


ThinkFest Video: Comcast’s New Vertical Campus

Comcast senior V.P. Karen Buchholz makes the case.

News

PPA Tells Uber Drivers to Rat Out UberX Drivers

And it’s working.

Daylin Leach Makes the Case for Medical Marijuana

In 15 seconds, no less.

News

Ajay Raju on Our Once and Future Greatness

From ThinkFest: “It’s in our DNA, it’s our birthright to be dominant.”

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