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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

Is Cole Hamels Leaving Town?

The Phillies ace is subject of a lot of trade rumors.

News

Corbett Calls For Amish Mafia To End

Says the Discovery Channel series is “bigoted.”

News

GIFs: Union Reach U.S. Open Cup Final

Even mired in a lousy season, the team could win a championship.

News

D.A. Defends Drug Forfeitures

Says they get rid of drug properties that are neighborhood nuisances.

News

McCaffery Asks Judge to Restrain Inquirer

Justice asks court to block publication of “personal information” about him, wife.

News

5 Reasons Philly Is Better Than Brooklyn for the DNC

We’re just as cool as that hipster haven.


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

Maddow Loves Mo’Ne

MSNBC host proclaims Taney Dragons star “The Best Thing in the World”

News

Philadelphia Sued Over Civil Forfeiture

The suit alleges a violation of due process.

5 Gay Things to Do in Philly This Week

Toga for MANNA, a pop-up queer book shop and more.

News

Embattled Corbett Education Advisor Resigns

Ron Tomalis was accused of being a “ghost employee.”

News

Controller: Philly Owed $2.5M for Policing

This includes $276K from the Phillies — from 2008!

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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

Phantoms Unveil Terrifying New Mascot

His name is “MeLVin.”

News

Helen Gym Launches Twitter Assault On Bykofsky

Stu asks, “Am I a bigot?” Gym answers.

School Board Cancels Book Program to Avoid LGBT Novel

The Miseducation of Cameron Post causes waves.

News

Why Do Civil Rights Come in Fits and Starts?

Francis: As gay rights gain traction, SCOTUS record on women worsens.

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