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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

Sixers May Open Practice Facility in Camden

The team’s offices would be there as well.

News

Guy Fieri Coming to AC: Nucky Knuckle Sandwiches Anyone?

Miller: Suggestions for Fieri-esque, shore-themed dishes we want to see on the menu.

SEXx Philly Conference is Tonight

It’s aim is to create a safe space to talk all things sex.

News

Delco Man Charged with Skin Theft

Lawyer: Charges are ‘a bit draconian.’

News

Hottest Wildwood Boardwalk Tees of 2014

McQuade: Our annual roundup.

News

Will New Jersey Have Two Valentine’s Days?

Bill would designate a second holiday, to boost business.


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

Immigrants Seek PA Driver’s Licenses

Undocumented workers seek documentation.

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News

Controller: PGW Sale Could Result in Net Loss

Says can’t pin down cost of paying off gas workers’ pension funds.

News

Brian Roberts Defends Time Warner Merger

Comcast CEO now making the case for his company.

News

Law Firm Gives Chromebooks to South Philly School

$10,000 grant will buy computers for three grades of middle schoolers.

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News

Petition Seeks to Abolish SRC

November election requested.

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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.


John Abdallah Wambere on Ugandan Gay Crisis.

We sat down with the activist to get some sobering facts.

News

(UPDATE) Report: Threat at Community College of Philadelphia Is Over

Incident started with classroom argument.

News

Philly Won’t Pursue 2024 Olympics

“The timing is not right for Philadelphia.”

News

The Chart the Traffic Court Judges Didn’t Want The Jury To See

But the judge in the case ruled otherwise.

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