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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

The 10 People You’ll Meet at Spruce Street Harbor Park

Palan: The park is universally loved — which brings out all kinds of Philadelphians.

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Council Study of PGW Sale to Cost Nearly $100K More

If Council doesn’t act by midnight, UIL Holdings can back out of agreement — but it probably won’t.

Yes, still. Compared to the absolute destruction on many North Jersey beaches, where homes are still empty and entire blocks have been bulldozed, our South Jersey shores fared relatively well (and I say relatively because some people here lost everything). Still, climate change isn't going away, and neither are issues of flood zones and flood insurance, nor the debate of whether or not our barrier island beach towns will be here for the long haul, and what we can do to protect them (i.e. dunes — the Margate resistance to dunes should continue to be nasty). We'll hit the two-year anniversary in October, but expect this to be affecting policy for a long time. I still hear people talking about the Storm of '62. Sandy will be on our lips more than 50 years from now, too.
News

Report: Sandy Second-Costliest Weather Event Since 1970

Only Katrina inflicted more economic damage. And climate-related disasters are on the rise worldwide.

Monday Was Not a Good Day for Philly Unions

Carpenters, Teamsters, and SEPTA workers all got bad news.

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Comcast’s “Customer Retention” Napalm

“Tell me why you wouldn’t want faster internet!”

Philly’s Hottest Trans Bachelors

Today’s Man Crush Monday.


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

Thunderstorms Likely in Philly Area

Flash flood watch for surrounding counties through Tuesday evening.

News

Nutter and the July 4th Debacle

Fiorillo: Mayor’s explanation just doesn’t cut it.

Josh Schonewolf: “I Made a Mistake”

The Philly party producer cancels event after critics call it racist.

News

Couple Arrested for Sex on Roof of Chipotle

It was still open for business.

Dolly Parton to Debut Gay Dance Tune

Get ready for “Just a Wee Bit Gay.”

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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

Swarthmore Apps Drop Due to Extra 500-Word Essay

Penn cut an essay, and saw applications go up.

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Pierre Robert Talks Live Aid With Us

It’s the concert’s 29th anniversary.

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WWII Vet Puts Up Sandy Relief Billboard

‘I don’t want to die and leave my wife not safe,’ he writes.

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Actually, Philly Cabs Are Great

Van Zuylen-Wood: They’re cheap, plentiful, and vastly superior to those in New York and D.C.

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