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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

Christmas Tree Market Expected to Be Robust

Pennsylvania is fourth-largest tree-farming state in the nation.

News

Philly Families Asked to Open Homes for Pope’s Visit

The goal: 10,000 families host visitors for the World Meeting of Families.

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News

Senate Leader: No Big “Lame Duck” Bills Planned

Corman says GOP won’t try to pass liquor privatization or pension fix before Gov. Corbett leaves.

News

Ranking Philly’s 5 Mortal Parking Sins

Weymouth: Savesies are bad. Movesies are worse. And then there’s spot auctioning.

PGMC at Thanksgiving Day Parade

Shots of the gay chorus’s special performance.

Can I Bring Ganja to a Dinner Party?

The etiquette of legalized pot in Philadelphia.


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

It’s Started Snowing — Thundersnowing — in the Area

We should get around 2-4 inches in the city.

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News

Could New Caucus Oust PFT Leadership?

Not soon. But maybe one day.

News

Revel Sale Fail Could Harm Business

Brookfield’s deal to buy the casino expires Friday.

News

Ferguson Makes Football Seem Small

Missanelli: Sports talk is life talk — and America has issues bigger than football to discuss this week.

Tackiest Gayborhood Holiday Party Ever?

Find out at U BAR on December 10.

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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

Man Arrested in Omega Pizza Robbery

Cops: He was caught in the act robbing another pizza joint.

Philly Cab Medallions to Be Discounted After UberX Arrival

They will be re-offered — with a $125,000 discount.

News

Forbes: Flyers 7th-Most Valuable Team in NHL

They’re worth $625 million.

Philadelphia FIGHT Hosts AIDS Breakfast, Honors Staff on POZ100 List

Exciting news out of Philly’s comprehensive AIDS service organization.

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