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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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Silicon Valley Supports Comcast Merger

Opposition to merger with Time Warner Cable is not complete and total.

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Tom Ridge to Join Bloomberg’s Anti-NRA Campaign

Former PA governor will join effort to enact gun control at state and national levels.

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Katz Pledges $77 Million for Inquirer, Daily News

Whether open or closed auction, bidding is heating up.

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Former IRS Employee Charged With Cheating On Taxes

On Tax Day, no less.

News

Montco, Chester: Please Stop Texting While Driving

You both rank in the top-10 in the state for citations.

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VIDEOS: 10 Cool British Newsreels of Philly

Dirty streets, Mummers, transit strikes — it’s not much different today.


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.


5 Gay Things to Do in Philly This Week

Dumpsta Players’ 150th Show, G Philly‘s radio gig, and more.

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City Robocalling Bandit Sign Biz Owners

Every 15 minutes, they get a call.

News

Sixers Finally Admit They Killed Rabbit Mascot

Team CEO Scott O’Neil: ‘Hip-Hop is dead and buried.’

AIDS Education Month Turns 20

FIGHT releases the milestone year’s itinerary.

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Once-Key Christie Allies Backing Bush?

Tom Kean Jr. is hosting a fundraiser for Jeb Bush’s son next month.

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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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Sifting the Facts from the Hype about Wisdom Teeth

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Board of Ethics: Councilwoman Brown Ad Solicitations Perfectly OK

Fiorillo: Things that make you go hmmm.

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South Jersey Dog Summoned for Jury Duty

It’s all a mix-up, we hope.

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9 Great Inga Zingers

McQuade: Here are some of Pulitzer winner Inga Saffron’s best digs.

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