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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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News

Child Killed, Pregnant Mom Hurt in Del. Dog Attack

Three pit bulls attacked the boy.

News

Teen Admits Selling Pot in Lower Merion Via Instagram

Alleged sub-dealer in Main Line Take Over targeted “rich white kids.”

News

Comcast Makes Merger Case in House Today

American Cable Association is among opponents of the deal to buy Time Warner Cable.z

News

Why “Resign to Run” Should Be Killed

Councilman David Oh on why it’s time to end an obstacle to good governance.

Arrests, Charges Expected in Philly Cheating Scandal

Stemming from 2011 probe of the city’s schools.

News

Tom Wolf’s Record on Racial Politics Is Clear

Geeting: What his time as president of Better York tells us about Rob McCord’s attack ads.


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.


Woman Crush Wednesday: Dr. Timaree

The Philly sexologist on her Philly lady crushes.

Philly to Host America’s First LGBT Jazz Festival

OutBeat’s coming to town in September.

News

Runner Guilty of Parking at Valley Forge During Gov’t Shutdown

John Bell ordered to pay $100 ticket.

News

Court: Montco “Ball Tap” Incident Not Covered by Insurance

This is why friends shouldn’t rupture friends’ testicles.

News

Dan Baker Out As Eagles PA Announcer

Team making a “change in direction” after 29 years.

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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

The Olympics May Not Come to Philly, But Philly Owns the Olympics

Comcast locks up TV rights for NBC through 2032.

Meet the Women Who Came This Close to Saving Giovanni’s Room

More on the deal that went awry.

News

Flyers Promote Hextall to GM

Former goalie replaces Paul Holmgren, who moves upstairs.

News

Q&A: The Woman Who Put Her Abortion Video On YouTube

“I feel super great about having an abortion,” says Emily Letts.

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