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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

Juniata College’s Ancient Book is (Sadly) Not Made of Human Skin

Instead, “Biblioteca Politica” is written upon good old-fashioned sheep skin.

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News

3 Observations About Eagles Fans (From a Non-Eagles Fan)

Lazor: You’re overly dramatic and get hung up on weird stuff, but you’re not as bad as everyone says.

News

Terry Gillen to Announce Mayoral Run

Former aide to Nutter, Rendell will take aim at office in her own right.

News

Three Years Later, Sandusky Scandal Still Ripples at Penn State

Read the full letter from President Eric Barron, asking for civility.

How the Penn Working Dog Center Turns Puppies Into Saviors

There’s a golden retriever in the ladies’ room. It’s my first visit to the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, and traffic was tied up on […]

News

Michael Nutter and Philly Jesus, Together at Last

One last photo from Thursday’s Dilworth Park dedication.


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.


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News

It Is Perfectly Legal to Eat Dogs and Cats in PA

But hurry! That could all change this month.

News

Everything’s Coming Up Camden

Crime is down; now the credit rating is up.

If Fattah Goes, Who Fills the Void?

Kerkstra: Chaka Fattah’s political organization is one of the few left in the city. Can it survive a resignation, or worse?

News

Former Art Museum Director Has Died

Jean S. Boggs served during tough time for institution.

Your Gay Guide to FringeArts 2014

Get down with the LGBT at this year’s arts and theater festival.

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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

Chris Christie, In Mexico, Doesn’t Want to Talk Immigration

Even though he’s criticized Obama’s policies.

News

And in the Second Round, Buzz Bissinger Selects Nick Foles

“I imagine he is quite flattered I drafted him.”

News

Will FCC’s Desire for More Competition Doom Comcast Merger?

“Meaningful competition” wanted for Internet providers.

News

Poll Shows Corbett Just 11 Points Behind

But support still appears soft.

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