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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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Weekend Roundup

Equality Forum, Bearlesque turns 1 + more gay ways to spend the weekend.

News

Sinkhole Disrupting Trolley Service (Updated)

It’s a big one.

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Modern Dental Implants Revolutionize Tooth Replacements

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15 Reasons Las Vegas Sucks

Marks: And yet more people are going there than ever.

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Comcast Today: Could Sports Fans Scuttle Merger?

Anger over the cable company hoarding local sports viewing for its subscribers.

PHOTOS: Equality Forum Kicks Off

Snaps from the VIP reception at the Loews.


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.


Christie Donors May Back Jeb Bush

Jersey governor is losting support for presidency.

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Tom Wolf Will Be the Democratic Nominee — Here’s Why

Geeting: The race has been over for weeks. Just look at the numbers.

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A Father and Daughter Weight-Loss Story

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GALAEI Honors Philly Revolutionary Leaders

at its 25th Anniversary Celebration

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Anti-Privatization Ad Is the Reefer Madness of PA Liquor

If private stores sell liquor, children will die.

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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.


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Pennsylvania’s Undemocratic Democracy

Mathis: Candidates frequently get tossed from the ballot before voters have a say. There’s got to be a better way.

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Carpenters Union Goes on Strike at PA Convention Center

Carpenter’s Union trying to “protect members and not lose jobs.”

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Corbett Will Support Marijuana Extract to Treat Sick Children

Position announced right before planned sit-in by families.

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Dem Gubernatorial Candidates: Abolish SRC

Philly schools should be returned to local control, they say.

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