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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

Committee of Seventy Calls for Police Oversight Board

“Police misconduct has become an epidemic.”

Long Weekend: Navigating Gay Vegas

How to have a gay ol’ time in Sin City.

A SEPTA trolley driving above ground through Philadelphia
News

Downtown Trolley Service Shuts Down Friday

“Trolley Tunnel Blitz” will take several weeks.

News

10 Men You Should Unfollow on Twitter

Palan: Going on a “digital man cleanse” during the #UnfollowAMan movement? Some tips.

News

UPDATE: Cigarette Tax Vote Canceled

Will Philly schools get the money they need?

News

Pa. Ranks Second in Teacher Sex Crimes

Texas was No. 1.


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 Tosses Johnny Doc’s Malpractice Suit

He sued law firm for disclosing FBI affidavit against him.

IBA Wins LGBT Chamber of the Year Award

Big news for Philly’s pro-LGBT business champions.

News

Philly Police Get Raise and a Rebuke

Arbitrator gives officers a financial boost, but decries “unprecedented wave” of corruption.

News

Train Geeks Freaking Out Over 30th Street Station Renaming

Not so fast, Chaka Fattah!

News

Newtown Man to Face Trial for Ear Biting

“Paramedics found the missing chunk of ear in the parking lot.”

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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

Dear Verizon: Take Your Yellow Pages and Shove It

Fiorillo: The most worthless book is back.

News

WATCH: Philly Students Challenge LeBron to Dunk Contest Against Teacher

P.E. teacher Hans Muller has hops.

News

Three to Join Flyers Hall of Fame

Eric Lindros, John LeClair and Eric Desjardins will be honored.

Martha Graham Cracker Makes her Polish Debut

The hairy drag queen heads to Lublin in the fall.

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