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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

Report: Religious Right Leader Working With Comcast

Ralph Reed known for social conservatism, anti-LGBT stands.

News

Nutter Denies Ever Fixing a Ticket

Mayor built career on ethics and clean government.

Woman Crush Wednesday

Tammyrae Barr “voices words unspoken,” revealing her seven local lady crushes.

News

Schilling Says Cancer in Remission

Pitcher was on the storied 1993 Phillies team.

News

Sarah Jessica Parker to Star in TV Show Based on Daily News Pulitzer

“Busted” will be a “limited series” based on book by Barbara Laker and Wendy Ruderman.

News

Darren Daulton Now Pitching* for Yuengling

*Yes, we know he was a catcher.


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

Columnist Wants D.C. Football Team Renamed “The Reagans”

Just imagine “The Reagans” visiting Philadelphia once a year.

10 Tracks For Your Gay Summer Beach Trips

DJ Carl Michaels’ gayest top 10 ever.

News

Drexel Alum Endows “Entrepreneurial Leadership” Professorship

Stanley and Jackie Silverman donate $2 million.

News

WATCH: Tom Corbett’s New Video About How Everything’s Fine, Just Fine

Bonus: Governor Corbett pose-down!

News

Here Comes the Rain Again

Showers today, flash flooding tomorrow?

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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

Most Businesses Not Prepared for Emergency

Marks: Staples’s Wayne-based safety guru Bob Risk (yes, that’s his name) with four tips.

News

SCOTUS Rules Against Aereo Streaming TV, Handing Comcast a Win

Philly-based company among the opponents to the new service.

Here’s Your Boys of Summer 2014 Lineup

Including headliner Mike Munich.

News

KKK Grand Dragon Kicked Off Tacony Town Watch

Says he doesn’t understand why.

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