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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

WATCH: “No Wawa in the Hood”

A song wishes everybody’s favorite convenience store would take an urban turn.

News

VIDEO: Michael Carter-Wiliams Hits a Home Run Off Magic Johnson

A battle between two great point guards … playing the wrong sport.

News

Philly: Public Pool Capital of America

Rec officials say we have more per capita than any other U.S. city.

Man Crush Monday: Natalie Hope McDonald

Because a bi girl can crush on gay boys, too.

News

Report: No Qualified Bids for Revel

Will the Atlantic City casino close?

News

Philly Homicides Spiked in July

But they’re still down from last year.


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

Newspaper Columnist Joins Kathleen Kane’s Staff

Chris Kelly will be her press secretary, writes farewell column.

News

Jersey Lawmakers Want to Ban Pet Tattoos

And piercings, too. Even though no documented cases.

Philly Man’s Identity Stolen In Prosthetic Penis Scam

The con artists are selling fake prosthetics.

News

We Want Answers: Theodore Simon

Philadelphia attorney and president-elect of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers on Amanda Knox, Ira Einhorn and decriminalizing weed.

News

Another Bad Comcast Customer Service Recording Emerges

Customers are starting to record calls for quality control purposes now.

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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

The Long Fall of Philly Newspapers

Document gives inside look at financial decline of Inquirer and Daily News.

Jim McGreevey Reflects on 10th Anniversary of Coming Out

“I can only wish that I had found this path more directly.”

News

Far NE Philly Wawa Robbed by Man With Knife Again

A nearby Wawa was robbed recently, too.

News

Penn State Mulls Reforms to Governing Board

Friday meeting to consider proposals.

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