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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

Pa. Taxi Assoc. President: UberX Is Like ISIS

He said it at a PPA meeting.

News

Councilman Wants to Outlaw Selling Your Public Parking Space

It’d be a $250 fine.

News

Charles Barkley Blames Black Community

Francis: It’s as if he’s never heard of structural racism.

Hate Speech Messages On Swarthmore Campus Target LGBT and Asexual Communities

Sidewalk chalk gone wrong.

News

Philly Man Angers New Yorkers With No-Hoodies Signs

Joe Stark doesn’t understand all the fuss.

News

Man, Woman Wanted in Queen Village Shooting

Cops say a man was shot by two strangers.


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

Jefferson, Abington Hospitals Plan to Merge

The two hospital systems hope to complete the deal next year.

Kurt Vile on the Creative Process

PM: When does the process for creating a new album begin? KURT: I’m always creating — at least writing. One thing ricochets off the other. […]

News

Sandy’s Second Anniversary Harder Than First

Miller: We have a clearer picture of just how bad things still are.

News

Philadelphia Named Best City to Be a Vampire

Hooray?

News

Ocean City Students’ Experiment Destroyed in Rocket Explosion

No one was hurt in the blast.

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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

Today’s Daily News Cover Is Excellent

Good job, local tabloid newspaper.

News

The Phillies Won the World Series Six Years Ago Today

Yes, that actually happened.

News

Questioning Comcast’s Merger Plans

Can anything slow the company down? How about demands for giveaways?

News

Who Says Halloween Is Just for Kids (and People With Kids)?

Weymouth: You can absolutely relive your childhood this week. But there are rules.

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