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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

Latest Stories

Queerstion of the Week

What does it mean when there is an * after the word “trans?”

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News

SEPTA Trolleys Won’t Run Downtown for Half of August

They’re calling it the ‘Trolley Tunnel Blitz.’

News

Phillies, Eagles in Top-50 Most Valuable Sports Franchises

But the Eagles are last in the NFC East.

News

Staphmeal Blogger Launches Crowdfunding Campaign

Needs a scooter.

“Pray the Gay Away” Pastor Accused of Molesting Teen Boy

More on Duane Youngblood.

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News

UPDATE: Nutter Praises UIL for Not Pulling Out of PGW Sale

And lets everyone know whose court the ball is in.


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

Judge Slaps Down Nutter Appeal on Lap Dance Tax

The city loses out on $900,000.

News

Everyone In Journalism Has an Agenda

Smith: We should be more up-front about it — because it’s a good one.

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News

Legislative Leaders’ Crimes Commemorated at Capitol

The state introduces plaques for convicted lawmakers.

Best Gay Nude Beaches 2014

Only one within driving distance made the cut.

News

The 10 Idiots You Meet Every Year at the Beach

Mendte: From Beach DJs to Muskrat Trappers, these are the jerks we all grudgingly tolerate down the shore.

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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

Princeton Prof Charged with Stealing Lawn Signs

The business owner says he caught the professor on tape.

Philly Party People Team Up for Prolific IndiGoGo Bash

11 groups team up for the William Way benefit.

News

Chase Utley Has Utley-Like All-Star Performance

He was even hit by a pitch!

News

Embiid’s Foot Surgeon: He Could Play This Season

When it comes to foot fractures, a clean break is a good break.

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