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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.


Governor Josh Shapiro pennsylvania
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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PA Governor Tom Corbett
News

Pennsylvania Voter ID Law Is Dead, for Now

Corbett says he won’t appeal a court’s ruling striking it down.

News

Interview: Freeing the Wrongfully Convicted

Marissa Boyers Bluestine talks about why prosecutors are combing through old cases, looking to right past wrongs.

News

Today’s Funniest Craigslist Ad

We’re pretty sure it’s fake, though.

News

NYT Plays Up Project Home’s Success

John S. Middleton recently made a $30 million donation.

News

Hospital Union Backs Kenney for Mayor

Announcement could decide the shape of the mayoral field.

News

So Much for Post-Racial Millennials

Francis: A report on racism in Pa. high school sports proves that youth, sports aren’t as post-racial as we thought.


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

A Parody of the Emily Letts Abortion Video

“Abortions are like going to the petting zoo.”

News

Haverford Has a Commencement Crisis

The commencement speaker denounces ‘violent, verbal attacks.’

INTERVIEW: Zac Posen

Five minutes with the dashing designer before his runway show at the Bellevue.

Amazon Shopping
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Amazon Adds Sunday Delivery for Philadelphia

Now even less reason to leave the house!

News

Lancaster Native Gets Twitter Hate While on Jeopardy!

Brad Rutter won Wednesday’s game easily.

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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

Penn Profs: School Should Divest from Tobacco

Hundreds of faculty members have signed a petition.

News

What If Friends Happened in Philadelphia?

Palan: On the 10th anniversary of its finale, 10 iconic scenes reimagined in Philly.

Josh Shapiro
News

Josh Shapiro Endorses Tom Wolf

Chairman of Montgomery County Commission lines up with front-runner.

News

Principal, 4 Teachers Charged in Cheating Scandal

Attorney General: Cayuga Elementary principal changed answers.

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