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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

Police: Collegeville Teens Break Into House, Make Drug Brownies

They allegedly had two pounds of drugs.

Gay News Flash

Third judge strikes down gay marriage ban in Florida.

Seattle Times Vet to Join Philly.com

Eric Ulken will oversee digital strategy.

News

How Badly Did the Phils Blow the Trade Deadline?

Wenik: Even the Mets look good by comparison. An NL East breakdown.

News

PHOTO: Suspect Identified in Killing of 3-Year-Old

Brandon Ruffin, 22, still hasn’t been caught.

Man Crush Monday: Tim Popp

“I want a simple thing on my birthday: all these men.”


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

Can the Free Library Replace Your Netflix Subscription?

New Hoopla service lets Philly cardholders stream movies, music, and TV.

News

Hurricane Bertha Forms, No Landfall Expected

Second Atlantic hurricane of season has formed off East Coast.

News

GameStop Abolishes Fingerprint Policy

Does this make it easier for criminals to operate?

This Week at GayFest!

America’s oldest gay play gets the Philly treatment.

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News

Even Pittsburgh Is Pleading for Philly Schools Now

Post-Gazette says Pa. House left for summer “with its work undone.”

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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

Comcast Expands Access to Internet Essentials

Decision responds to critics, comes as feds consider proposed merger.

News

3 Great Moments in PC Hysteria

Hingston: “Joobs,” rubes, and boobs — political correctness to the rescue again!

News

In Other Parts of Pa., Judges Kind of Not Punishing Pot Use Anymore

Attitudes about marijuana are changing across the state.

PHOTOS: Boys of Summer Pool Party

Scenes from Friday night’s kickoff at North Shore Beach Club.

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