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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

Penn Prof Named a MacArthur “Genius“

Danielle Bassett uses network science to study how we learn.

News

Brian Roberts “Cautiously Optimistic” for Comcast-Time Warner Merger

“All of the cable deals have always gone through,” he says.

News

What Bykofsky Almost Gets Right About White Privilege

Mathis: He admits it exists without, y’know, admitting it exists.

News

Report: Suspects in Gay Bashing Will Meet Police Today

Reality TV star, Twitter credited with helping advance the investigation.

Does This Photo Show Suspects in Gay Beating Dining at La Viola?

Photo surfaces on Twitter.

$10K Offered for Info on Center City Hate Crime

Owners of Penn 6 offer reward for info leading to arrest of gay men’s attackers.


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.


Police Release Video of Suspects in Attack of Two Gay Men

Police seeking a clean-cut “group of approximately 10-12 white male and females.”

News

Philly Cop Charged With Stealing Drexel Student’s Phone

Police say 7-year vet left the scene of an accident then threw the other party’s phone off a bridge.

News

Philly Cigarette Tax Moves Closer to Approval

House Committee gives approval to a “clean” bill.

News

Comcast-Owned NBC Wins Ratings for First Time in 10 Years

Network had been mired in last place.

Resurrection Room Finds Gunnar Montana Hitting His Artistic Stride

A FringeArts review.

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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

Pa. Is Borrowing to Pay the Bills

It’s the second year in a row the maneuver has been needed.

News

(UPDATE) Train Service Still Suspended Between Philly and D.C.

Trains may be running again by noon.

News

(Update) Suspect Identified in Trooper Ambush

Police say arrest warrant will be issued soon.

News

Another Pa. Republican Supports Medical Marijuana

Rep. Mike Vereb says he’s changed his mind.

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