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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

Allegation: Corbett Got Gifts, Givers Got Favors

Activists file formal complaint with State Ethics Commission.

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News

SRC Refuses to Pass “Doomsday” School Budget

Says more money needed to properly fund Philly Schools.

News

Payouts from Civil Rights Lawsuits Against Cops Soar

The city paid out $14 million last year.

News

Elliot Rodger and the “Nice Guy” Fallacy

Francis: If you believe that being a nice guy should get you laid, maybe you’re not such a nice guy.

News

Does #YesAllWomen Accomplish Anything?

Palan: Hashtag activists need to take the next step.

News

Phillies Win on Howard Walkoff Homer

It felt like old times at the ballpark last night.


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.


A Gay Adult Prom at Tabu

The benefit supports The Attic Youth Center.

News

Much of N.J. Town Got Sick After Train Derailment

A 2012 derailment spilled vinyl chloride.

News

23-Year-Old Northeast Man Charged in CCP Gun Scare

Ryan Fitch was allegedly involved in a verbal disagreement over a female.

News

Marimow, Inky Fight Back Against McCaffery Lawsuit

Journalists say they reported story accurately — and let the public decide its meaning.

News

41 Charged in Enormous Insurance Fraud Scam

Man accused of storing deer blood, carcasses.

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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

Cape May County Zoo Euthanizes Lion

Brutu was suffering from several ailments.

The Studs of Barihunks

They’ll help you hit the high notes.

News

Judge to Don Tollefson: You Are a “Big Disappointment”

Tollefson waived his preliminary hearing this morning in Bucks County.

Montgomery County Gay Couples Can Marry

The loophole has been fixed.

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