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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

2nd Arrest Made in LOVE Park Ranger Beating

Both suspects are from Pottstown.

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Great Adventure Sorry for Barring Vet from Park

It didn’t like his military charity t-shirt.

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Ethics Panel Clears John Street

He didn’t break rules when voting on contracts for son’s law firm.

News

Photo Released of Suspect in Dell Shooting

There’s a $20,000 reward for info leading to an arrest.

News

Could Labor Problems Prevent DNC From Coming to Philly?

Party officials nervous about “fat cat” protests at convention.

News

Pope Wants Philly to Be Part of 3-City Tour of U.S.

He re-affirms his desire to be here for the 2015 World Meeting of Families.


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

Court: Philly Police Can Make Political Contributions

Other city employees are allowed to contribute.

Cory Wade Hindorff Returns to America’s Next Top Model

Get ready for more sassy one-liners.

News

Service Suspended After Deadly Amtrak Accident in Bucks County

One person on the tracks was killed.

News

Convention Center Says Bookings Are Up

Rise attributed to new labor agreement.

99 Year Old Breaks 100-Meter Record at Gay Games

You go, Ida Keeling.

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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

UPDATE: Arrest Made in LOVE Park Attack; Teen Admits Participation to 6ABC

It was caught on video.

News

Revel: Right Idea, Wrong Time and Place?

Everything was perfect, except for the stuff that wasn’t.

Man Crush Monday

Local comedian R. Eric Thomas breaks our record for most man crushes.

Union Head: SEPTA Strike Is Likely

Willie Brown: “We’re prepapred for a lengthy strike.”

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