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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

Zooballoon Gets Third Life, Will Return in 2015

It’s the second time this year it’s been saved.

News

WATCH: Ramsey on AC360

Philly’s police commissioner went on CNN last night.

News

Meet Almost-Congressman Brendan Boyle

The young new member of Philly’s D.C. delegation talks unions, bipartisanship and grassroots politicking.

ThinkFest Preview: William Hite

The schools chief has a bold plan to drag urban education into the modern age.

News

Kidnapping Suspect Has Prior Convictions

Delvin Barnes was found guilty of assault and false imprisonment in 2006.

News

Carlesha Freeland-Gaither Found Alive

A suspect has been taken into custody.


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.


Two Women Beat By a Mob of Teenagers in Northeast Philadelphia for Walking Arm-In-Arm

It’s been nearly two months since the much-talked-about gay-bashing that took place in Center City on September 11th. The  assailants were arrested, now awaiting trial and […]

News

Older Workers Targeted in IGM Buyout Offer

Newspapers seeking to reduce costs.

News

Another Fattah Ally Pleads Guilty

Thomas Lindenfeld admitted to wire fraud in court today.

Denice Frohman Performs With Andrew Lipke at World Café Live

An blending of indie rock, classical music, and spoken-word rhymes.

News

Philly Man Accused of Beating Dogs With Bricks

It happened in August.

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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

Kaboni Savage Soldier Gets 40 Years in Firebombing

Six died in the attack.

News

Interview: Jim MacMillan of GunCrisis.org

Why the site is curtailing operations after two years of groundbreaking work.

News

Ex-Philly Cop Facing Federal Extortion Charges

Feds: Christopher Saravello stole from drug dealers.

Icandy Faces Permanent Liquor License Suspension

The Gayborhood bar is in trouble for serving minors

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