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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

Buzz Bissinger Claims Vindication on Nick Foles

“I’m owed an apology from the entire city.”

Man Crush Monday

DJ Carl Michaels spins his local dude crushes.

School District of Philadelphia
News

SRC Unilaterally Cancels PFT Contract (With Updates)

4 p.m. protest planned at Gov. Corbett’s Philadelphia office.

News

Losing Revel Bidder Asks for Second Chance

Glenn Straub says he wasn’t prepared for the all-night bidding session.

News

D.A.: This DHS Worker Stole More Than 11,000 SEPTA Tokens

Shamira Hawkins-Worthey faces more than 1,500 charges.

LGBT-Centric Hate Crime Bill Passes House Judiciary Committee

A step in the right direction


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

Pedophilia Is Not a Crime

We talk to the Rutgers prof who says so.

Proposed Anti-Discrimination Policy Shelved in Spring City

Council president says it’s too expensive.

News

Want to Vote for Governor? Register Today

It’s the deadline to register, if you want to vote in the November election.

News

Ruling Delayed in Jersey Sports Betting Case

Federal judge was to have ruled today.

Instagram: Spike Lee and Mo’ne Davis, Together Again

This time, on the Art Museum steps.

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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

WATCH: John Oliver Criticizes Philly Forfeiture Practices

Police seize property that often has only a loose connection to crime.

News

Will This New “Sex App” Clear Up College Sexual Assaults?

Hingston: Tech is meant to take the gray out of “he said, she said” in college sexual assaults.

Supreme Court Denies Review of Five Gay-Marriage Cases

The move could clear the way for marriage in five more states.

News

New Jersey Boy Dies of Enterovirus

Eli Waller, 4, was youngest of triplets.

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