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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

Chaput: “Good Reason” to Believe Pope Will Visit Philly in 2015

Makes statement at Conference of Catholic Bishops in New Orleans.

News

It’s Not Just the Sixers: Jersey Is Paying Big to Lure New Jobs

Subsidies for private businesses have soared under Chris Christie.

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News

3 Reasons Traveling in the Philly Region Is About to Hurt

Road work and labor problems could create headaches.

News

Corbett, Wolf Talk Environment in First Joint Appearance

Don’t call it a debate. But did either man get the upper hand?

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News

It’s Over: Gerry Lenfest Takes Control of Inky

New owner must point the papers to the future.

Woman Crush Wednesday

DJ Niilo’s mixtape of lady crushes.


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.


WATCH: Epic Marriage Proposal at Philly Pride

Complete with a costume change, and the biggest smooch you’ve ever seen.

News

Corbett, Wolf to Make Joint Appearance Tonight in Philly

The first face-to-face meeting of the campaign

News

Sixers Move to Camden Will Cost Philly $2 Million a Year

The upside? They’re still just across the river.

Philly Ranked Among Nation’s Worst Cities to Celebrate Pride

Oh no they didn’t!

News

Here Are Mugshots of the Adults Who Allegedly Let a 6-Year-Old Go to School With Heroin

Christopher Troy-Jenkins White and Marie Hunter both face charges.

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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

Pennsylvanians Too Stoned to Go to Work

Survey: One-third of new hires in PA refuses or fails a drug test.

News

The 10 People You’ll Meet at Center City Sips

Palan: Every summer, we become a city divided: Sips lovers vs. Sips naysayers.

News

I-495 Expected To Be Closed at Least Till Labor Day

Delaware bridge will require round-the-clock work to meet that schedule.

News

Architect of Eric Cantor’s Upset Is Haverford Grad

Zachary Werrell graduated just last year.

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