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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

Police, Activists Prepare for Ferguson Reaction

All eyes are on a grand jury in the St. Louis suburb.

News

WATCH: Bill Cosby Asked About Scandal on Video

“I would appreciate it if it was scuttled,” he tells AP interviewer.

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News

Revel Buyer Brookfield Walks Away From Deal

Florida developer who lost bankruptcy auction says he’s ready to try again.

News

Ryan Howard, Family at Odds Over Finances

Suits, countersuits, and finally a settlement.

Woman Crush Wednesday

Wedding photographer Tara Beth Robertson on her most-crushable couples.

News

City Should Regulate Philly Jesus

Mendte: Street performers can have a dark side. Just look to New York.


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

Lynne Abraham: I’m Still Relevant!

She makes her case in campaign announcement.

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Is Ed Rendell in Ken Trujillo’s Corner?

No endorsement, but Rendell hosts networking event for the mayoral candidate.

News

CNN Fail: Don Lemon Questions Cosby Accuser

Wants to know why she didn’t bite him.

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Breaking Down the Rainbow Flag

How well does it truly represent the LGBT community?

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News

Lynne Abraham Declares for Mayor

And the Mummers played Rocky.

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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

Why Doesn’t Bill Cosby Just Say He Didn’t Do It?

After all, America would believe him.

News

Councilman Sued Over Development Process

Kenyatta Johnson accused of steering properties to political insiders.

News

The Sixers Are Making Deadspin Really Angry

Philly’s NBA team is a “monument to the cold, dead-eyed cynicism that so often makes pro sports a huge bummer.”

News

Philly’s Energy Boom Is Coming

Marks: 5 ways businesses can profit.

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