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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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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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Sandusky Charged in Texas?

1999 Alamo Bowl trip opens new possibilities

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Phils Sign Papelbon

Reach deal with former Sox closer

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PA Newlyweds In Copter Crash

Hawaii crash hits close to home

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A-List NY’s T.J. to Judge Mr. Gay

He dishes on the reality series

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Occupy Philly to Move?

Should they stay or should they go?

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Pat Burrell Set to Retire

Pat the Bat to hang ’em up


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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PSU Deans E-Mail Students

College deans reach out to students, staff

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Johari Rollins’s Style

Plus: why she wants to stay in Philly

Film Preview: J. Edgar

U.S. history’s closet door swings open

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What Corbett Knew About PSU

Turns out, Tom Corbett took the governor’s office with a 24-style ticking clock in his head over the sex-abuse allegations at Penn State, but “he […]

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Equal Treatment for LGBT Veterans

A call for change on Veterans Day

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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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Weekend Roundup

Parties, live music, fundraisers and more

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Philly Heroes

How we blew it on Frazier

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Women Dressing Their Age

Are you too old for Urban?

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Philly’s Dog Problem

Watch where you step

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