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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

Comcast’s Cohen in D.C. to Stump for Merger

Perhaps the third time will be the charm.

News

Comcast Rep From Hell Placed on Leave

“Give me one reason you want to terminate me!”

News

Disney to Invest in 20K Acres of Woods in Bethlehem

It’s buying carbon credits.

News

N.J. Takes Out ‘Bridge Loan’ to Cover Expenses, Again

It’s been happening for years now.

8 Gay Things to Do This Week

Andy: A Popera moves to phase two, Brave New Voices, and more.

News

Strong Thunderstorms Could Hit Area Again

A flash flood watch is in effect until late tonight.


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

HUP Named Top Hospital in Philly Area

But it wasn’t the top hospital in the state.

News

Philly Hoops Legend Red Klotz Dies at 93

Klotz founded the Washington Generals.

Stop Calling Britney Spears a Singer

A lesson in auto-tuned failure.

News

Magazine Discovers That 42-Year-Old Women Are Attractive

Francis: Welcome to the party, Esquire.

News

Harrah’s: No to Second Philly Casino

The competition would be too much, it says.

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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.


Christie Urges Continued Fight Against Marriage Equality

“It’s not a resolved issue.”

News

Mayor Nutter Apologizes for 4th of July

But says there wasn’t that much cursing.

News

Man Who Tampered with Meters Must Pay PECO $350K

Charges against those he helped are likely.

News

SEPTA Cops to Test Out Wearing Body Cameras

The officer-mounted cameras are part of a test run.

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