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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

State Senate to Consider Medical Marijuana

Pharmaceutical companies are among the bill’s biggest opposition.

News

Jersey Lawmakers Advance Domestic Violence Bills

New standards approved with the Ray Rice case still in the news.

School District of Philadelphia
News

Council Won’t Put SRC Vote to Public

Resolution would’ve asked state to return Philly schools to local control.

News

3 Reasons to End the Pa. Death Penalty

Mathis: It’s expensive. We never use it. Why keep it?

News

UPDATE: South Philly Stabbing Now Being Treated as a Suicide

The 48-year-old teacher died this afternoon.

BEWARE: Your Fruit Fly is Not Your Friend

“They’re everywhere, they love us, and I want them to get the hell away from me.”


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

Philly Cop Arrested for Domestic Violence

He’s been suspended with intent to dismiss.

6 New Gay Movies on Netflix Streaming

Edie and Thea, A Single Man and more.

News

Phillies Give Up Embarrassing Inside-the-Parker

They lost to the Pirates.

Court Upholds NJ Ban on Gay Conversion Therapy

Therapists in the state are barred from trying to turn gay youth straight.

News

Lancaster Newspaper, Stephen Colbert Make Slave/Plane Joke

Only one is forced to apologize.

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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

Papers Ask Court for Pa. Lethal-Injection Drug Info

The ACLU filed the motion.

News

Chaka Fattah Jr.: Why I’m Fighting the IRS

My civil suit is not about the criminal investigation into my finances. It’s about the government following the rules.

News

Could Comcast Merger Result in Better Netflix Service?

Or will regulators wilt in the the face of the company’s immense power?

DO THIS: Amateur Drag Party at Woody’s

Time to dust off your favorite falsies.

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