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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

Will Chris Christie Sign Jersey’s New Gun Bill?

He has so far refused to say what he’ll do.

News

Controller: City Demolitions Still Unsafe

Report follows Salvation Army collapse by a year.

PA Marriage Equality Update

Montgomery County still can’t issue same-sex licenses.

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Instant Reaction: Golf Ball-Sized Hail Falls On the Delaware Valley

Social media reacts to extreme weather conditions.

PHOTOS: We Got a Sneak Peek at Icon 1616

Pics of our soiree last night on the seventh floor.

News

Golf Ball-Sized Hail Falls in Pennsylvania

Wild weather in Berks county.


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

Uber Wants to Be the Shore’s Designated Driver

Miller: I like Uber, and love anything that could reduce drunk driving, but I remain wary of UberX.

Your Big Gay Summer 2014 Music Preview

The soundtrack to Shore season.

News

Bee Accident Update: 275 Hives Saved

Motorists in Delaware are being warned of swarms still.

News

President’s House Still Dealing with Leaks

And no one is sure if they can be fixed.

News

9 Golden Rules of Amtrak Etiquette

Marks: Taking the train? Here’s how to avoid annoying me, and everyone else on board.

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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

Montco Pays $1.6M to Contractor

The district attorney also apologized.

News

95 Years In Prison for Messing With a Falcon’s Nest?

The U.S. Attorney is not messing around.

News

Cops: Closed Kensington Street Has Become Drug Market

A water main break happened in December.

Why Marriage Equality Is Good For Women (of All Sexual Orientations)

Palan: One step closer to equality for all — lessons from the long fight in Pa.

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