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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

Actually, Voter Turnout in Philly Stank

A hated governor, perfect weather … and the lowest turnout in 16 years.

News

Wharton Grad Will Help Comcast Target Hispanic Audiences

Javier Garcia is Comcast’s new vice president of multicultural services.

PHOTOS: 10 Character Posters From Into The Woods

Something to chew on before tomorrow’s anticipated trailer release.

News

Milton Street “95 Percent” Sure He’s Running for Mayor

If he survives a bike ride.

News

How Tuesday Helped Chris Christie’s Presidential Ambitions

He raised millions. He campaigned in 37 states. A lot of people are going to owe him.

News

New Video of Person of Interest in Germantown Kidnapping

Carlesha Freeland-Gaither is still missing.


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

What Governor Wolf Means for Philly

Kerkstra: All he has to do is save the schools, social services and the economy.

Bette Midler Coming to Philadelphia

The brassy diva will play the Wells Fargo Center next June.

News

Bill Green, SRC Being Sued Over Teacher Contracts

Attorney: SRC meeting violated Sunshine Act.

PHOTOS: Philly Youth Kick-Off It Gets Better Project

Proof that Whitney was right: Children are our future.

News

Young, Tall and Terrible: Meet Your 2014-15 76ers

A night at the Wells Fargo Center.

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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

5 Things You Need to Know About Our New Gov.

Salient quotes from Steve Volk’s September magazine profile.

News

Teen Attackers Shouted Gay Slurs, Referenced “The Purge”

Two Mayfair women say they were assaulted.

News

All 3 Ballot Questions Pass Easily in Philadelphia

Here’s what’s next.

News

What Taylor Swift Can Learn From Uber

Marks: She’s missing an opportunity by breaking up with Spotify.

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