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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

Union Protests — Without an Inflatable Rat

Instead, the Carpenters Union used a giant cat.

Photos: Massive Flooding at Hersheypark

The park didn’t sustain any damage, though.

Laverne Cox Stars in Video for John Legend’s “You and I”

Watch, but grab a Kleenex first.

News

‘Sovereign Citizen’ Convicted in Philly Home Invasion

He now faces life.

News

Memes That Make You Mean

How the Internet is bastardizing the English language.

News

Three Strikes for Atlantic City

The decline of a once-great gaming town is accelerating.


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.


Brian Sims Celebrates Beer and Bears

At a fundraising event in P-Town.

News

University of Delaware Cancels Plans for Natural Gas Plant

It would have been at the school’s science campus.

News

Glee Star’s Boyfriend Found Dead in Philly Hotel

Matt Bendik, Becca Tobin’s boyfriend, died yesterday.

News

Work on Phillies Mural to Finally Begin

And the Phillies stink now. What great timing!

News

Tom Corbett Just Gave Everybody the Finger

A picture from Thursday’s budget signing goes viral.

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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

Chris Christie Has Raised $60 Million for GOP

Scandal? What scandal?

News

Alleged Main Line Drug Leader Waives Hearing

Timothy Brooks will be arraigned August 27th.

News

Kathleen Kane, Exxon Face Off Over Fracking

Energy company says Pa. prosecutor has unfairly targeted the industry.

Methodist Church Strikes Again

Complaint filed against local gay-friendly pastors.

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