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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

Budget Omnibus: Pa. House Passes Cig Tax

Corbett may veto broader budget; Wolf weighs in with his own priorities.

News

Joel Embiid May Not Play for the Sixers This Season

But he’s already a good teammate.

News

Poll: Ben Franklin Is Your Favorite Pennsylvanian

And it’s not even close.

Woman Crush Wednesday

Wafiyyah Packer names her crushes.

News

UPDATE: Feltonville Food Truck Explosion Injures 13

Five remain in critical condition.

News

Will Hurricane Arthur Ruin Independence Day?

AccuWeather says it’ll be a close call.


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

Philly-Based Group Sues Universities for Speech Restrictions

Foundation for Individual Rights in Education says university codes squelch First Amendment.

News

Here’s the Woman Who Locked 5 Kids in Her SUV

Meet Karin Thompson.

News

Crisis May Result in New PA Immigration Center

Thousands of children heading north; some of them are ending up in Pennsylvania.

News

The Men’s Rights Movement Isn’t an SNL Sketch

Francis: But it should be. About the The first International Conference on Men’s Issues.

News

Does Philly Need to Make Parking Harder to Become a “Green City?”

More voices call for parking hike, for revenue and environmental reasons.

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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.


Gay Summer Reading List

Gay Philly picks their favorites.

News

PA Woman Gave Bogus Physicals to Truckers

She was using license information of Philly psychiatrist with same last name.

News

The Phillie Phanatic Is an Ass

Philly Fighting Words Week continues: The Phillies’ beloved mascot is kind of a d-bag.

Judge Judy and Grindr

Yes, it happened.

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