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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

News

Jon Gosselin Caught Masturbating on New Show

We can’t actually decide if this is the lowlight of his reality TV career.

News

5 Questions: About That Derailed Train Stuck Over the Schuylkill

Is there a ticking time bomb on our tracks?

Carol Neulander Hit Man to Go Free

The man who killed the rabbi’s wife.

News

The Hawk Will Never Die?

A decade after its most thrilling season, St. Joe’s basketball finds itself in limbo.

News

You Must Be High If You Think Tom Corbett Will Legalize Marijuana

Says weed is a gateway to harder, more harmful drugs.

Cat Disowned for Being Gay

Nigerian woman says Bull displays “an unnatural sexual behavior.”


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

SEPTA Employees Apparently Took a Snow Day, Too

Absenteeism “high” the day after the storm.

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News

3 (Improbable) Keys to a Tom Corbett Re-election

Mathis: Here’s how our unpopular governor can win a second term.

News

Menendez Reportedly Under FBI Investigation

Jersey senator said to improperly aid foreign businessmen.

News

The Connection Between Comcast and Tom Corbett

A campaign donation. A shiny new tower. Will Bunch connects the dots.

News

Foreclosures Rise in Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Bucking national trends.

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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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News

Philly Cheating Scandal Drawing National Spotlight

“One of the largest such cheating scandals in the country.”

Local Trans Comedian Scores Borgata Gig

Julia Scotti’s standup act starts on January 27.

News

Justin Bieber Was With DeSean Jackson’s Ex Before Arrest

Bieber tweets photo of Eagle’s ex.

News

U.S. Attorney Subpoenas Chris Christie Campaign

The investigation into the Bridgegate scandal continues.

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