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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

VIDEO: Philly Is Beautiful When Beautiful People Dance in Slow Motion

New attempt at viral video.

Seasonal Flowers
News

Allergy Sufferers: Meet. Your. Doom

A “pollen vortex” is expected to last for two weeks, cause massive eye boogers.

Hillary Clinton is not amused
News

Dems Might Hold 2016 Convention in … Pittsburgh?

Philadelphia has competition. Some of it not from Pennsylvania.

Dishing Dining Out for Life With Pam Grier

and her new project with Philly Fresh Prince creator.

News

Philadelphia’s Official Guide to Suspicious Behavior

If you see something, say something, right?

News

The Intersection of Cutting-Edge Technology and Your Dental Health

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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

PHOTOS: Mugshots of the Main Line Drug Ring Suspects

Making their parents proud, one alleged drug sale at a time.

News

Philadelphia Joins “City Energy Project”

Bypassing federal government to take action on climate change.

Philly Church Changes Name to Appear More Gay Friendly

It’s a new day at MCCP.

News

Comcast Today: Earnings Are Up

Plus: Would Comcast use its advertising influence to help Democrats?

News

Up to $30,000 Robbed From Philly Target

Police are looking for three armed bandits.

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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.


7 questions with Ja Mai

How HIV has affected her, and why you should dine out for life.

News

Chris Christie Is Really Against Legalized Pot

“It’s just not the quality of life we want to have.”

News

How a 13-Pound Philly Baby Conquered the World

Meet Waldo James Mysterious Dwyer.

News

Rendell: Don’t Count Corbett Out Yet

Being governor — even an unpopular one — has political advantages.

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