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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

Congressman Wants Criminal Probe of Philly VA

This, and more weird stuff at the Philadelphia office.

HIV-Positive Smokers at Greater Risk for Disease

A new warning from the CDC

News

Philly, You’re No Houston

Marks: Why the Texas metropolis is being hailed as the “blueprint for metropolitan revival” — and Philly is not.

DO THIS: Gay Night at the Phillies

Tickets to the annual event on sale now

News

You Could Be Getting Money Back from Apple — Eventually

A settlement has been reached over e-book price-fixing.

News

Michael Strange Foundation Holding Benefit Friday Night

The $30 beef and beer in Tacony features live music and comedians.


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

Mystery Surrounds Deaths of Philadelphia Couple

Police did not observe any signs of foul play.

News

Kane Investigating IBEW 98 Donation

Was part of a 2011 contribution to Reading mayoral candidate funneled back to Philly pols?

Ethics Board Aims to Clamp Down on Spending Loopholes

Just in time for the 2015 mayoral election.

News

Eastern Pa. Casinos Raking It In at the Tables

Some “good” gambling news for a change (sorry, A.C.).

News

Penn Receives $10 Million to Open Energy Policy Center

Every “global energy hub” needs a think tank.

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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: Police Have Arrested Jeremiah Jakson for the Murder of Laura Araujo

Charged with murder, robbery, theft and related offenses.

Woman Crush Wednesday

2 Queer Brown Jawns author Evan shares her lady crushes.

Sargent Ruled Competent to Stand Trial

He is accused of murdering a trans woman last year in Strawberry Mansion

News

SS United States Could Be Moving to Brooklyn

Another group wants to move it to Chester.

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