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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

The new Fairmount spot serves food that’s good for you, if not actually good

Once upon a time (and maybe not as long ago as it seems), your first impression of a restaurant came over the rim of a […]

This month, the president of Penn helps bridge the gap (the physical one, at least) between Center City and University City with the completion of Penn Park—the giant public green space at the former parking-lot wasteland at 31st and Walnut. Here, President- Gutmann shares more of her grand hopes for the future, her fears for her students, and a little love for Jon Stewart.

I am … a Jewish-American, first-generation college graduate, president of one of the world’s finest universities, and proud Philadelphian. I’ve lived in Philadelphia for … […]

Construction on Walt Whitman Bridge

Massive project starts next week

Jim Thome to the Phils?

Twins might accommodate slugger

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Boycott NJ’s Here Comes the Bride

Philadelphia Wedding editor speaks out

Workers Trapped in Collapsed Rowhome

Freed and taken to Temple Hospital


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.


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Lesbian Denied Wedding Dress

Our wedding editor responds

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Lesbian Denied Wedding Dress

Our wedding editor responds

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Watch it: Mazzoni Center Video

What’s in it for the kids? Plenty.

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Lesbian Denied Dress

A bridal shop refuses lesbian couple

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Weekend Roundup

Friday, Saturday + Sunday

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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.


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George Washington Did Not Have Wooden Teeth

A review of the Constitution Center’s exhibit

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Gay Marriage Support

Signs of the times

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Sheet Myths

Thread counts don’t matter

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Jersey Shore Etiquette

Which kind of beach-goer are you?

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