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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

Photo of the Day

Can you hear me now?

News

Andy and Ben Cohen Talk Tolerance

A new video encourages LGBT awareness

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Divorces of Convenience

I do … until whatever

After Alycia Lane, the media frenzy and the federal investigation drama, Larry Mendte shares his story.

THIS IS THE STORY of rebuilding a life after “it” happens. The “it” is almost irrelevant; “it” comes in many disguises, though it’s always ugly […]

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Weekend Roundup

Friday – Saturday – Sunday

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Our Oscar Poll

Plus: A review of Terminus


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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Philly’s Wusses

Who you callin’ not bold?

Morning Scoop

The cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems

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Divorce Trend

Graying boomers call it quits

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A Gentler Blogosphere

Let’s argue better

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Where to Take a Date in Philly

Suggestions for first dates around town

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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.


Development News

Is Washington Square crowded enough?

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End for Andy Reid?

Mike Miss: Beats me

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Gaga Dresses as Condom

Pop star teams with MAC Viva Glam

Five New Beauty Breakthroughs

What’s new, what’s hot — what’s next — in beauty? Read on for the lowdown on five just-released, totally innovative must-haves you’ll wonder how you […]

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