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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

School District Sued in Asthma Death

Estate of Laporshia Massey says city, district, teachers were negligent.

News

Bucks County School Mourns Students Killed in Crash

15-year-old girl was at the wheel in deadly accident.

Michael Sam Signs With Dallas Cowboys

The NFL’s first openly gay player gets a second chance.

PHOTOS: Allison Williams as Peter Pan

A first look of the Girls star in boy drag.

News

The Easy Way to Cut College Tuition in Half

Marks: But will your ego allow you to do it?

News

Comcast Will Sponsor NASCAR Series

Ten-year deal is worth $200 million.


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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Principal, Teachers Held for Trial in Cheating Case

Hunting Park educators accused of undermining standardized tests.

Wedding Wednesday

Dana and Tracey Jones on their big day.

News

Will Michael Nutter Replace Chaka Fattah in Congress?

Speculation abounds as trouble circles the congressman.

Ladies and Gentlemen … Martha Graham Cracker!

Hard to say what Martha Graham Cracker noticed a few seconds ago as she left the band and the stage and slinked through the crowd. […]

News

The War on Household Germs Goes Nuclear

Hingston: You don’t really need the SpongeBath. But this is America, dammit, so you can buy it anyway!

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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

Gillick Says Amaro’s Job Is Safe

Interim Phillies president doesn’t anticipate big changes at the top.

News

Poll: Wolf Widens Lead Over Corbett

Robert Morris University gives the Democrat a 30-point lead.

News

Philly Becomes the Land of Logos

Mathis: Is corporate branding simply the price of having nice things?

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Nutter Hopes for PGW Sale by Year’s End

Challenges City Council to hold public hearings this fall.

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