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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

Clarke: No Approval for PGW Sale

Nutter: “Biggest cop-out in legislative history.” Committee of 70: “Disgraceful and cowardly.”

Man Crush Monday: Trevor Powell

The boy next door to beat all boys next door.

News

The Real Deal: Philly Cab Driver Speaks Anonymously

About Uber, the PPA and other cab drivers.

News

Halloween Decoration Stolen from South Philly Stoop

Same block where Christmas decorations were stolen.

On 1989, Taylor Swift Takes a Form-Perfect Dive Into 1980s Pop

Reviewing the Reading pop princess’s latest.

News

Nutter Urges Peace Between PPA, Uber

Says parking agency has conflict of interest.


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

Police Using Unmanned Balloon to Hunt Frein

Equipment donated by Ohio Department of Transportation.

News

Report: Seamus McCaffery Retiring From Court

Pa. Supreme Court justice had been suspended over “Porngate” scandal.

News

Time to Stop Electing Pennsylvania Judges?

Recent scandals prompt debate.

Defrocked Reverend Frank Schaefer Refrocked

A ruling today by the Methodist Church

News

WATCH: Maclin’s Gatorade Crash Echoed Play 23 Years Ago

Remember Jim McMahon’s Gatorade bath?

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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.


PHOTOS: Indigo Ball 2014

Shots from William Way’s oh-so-classy annual fundraiser.

News

Report: Comcast Turned Down Chance to Buy Washington Post

Newspaper biz “wasn’t a good fit.”

News

Facebook Is Trying to Civilize Young People

Hingston: And young people are resisting. Can anything take the mean out of the Internet?

News

WATCH Mo’ne Davis Throw First Pitch at World Series

Plus, a look inside “Mo’ne Davis Inc.”

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