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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

Milton Street Is Running for Mayor. Again.

Would probably play the role of spoiler.

News

Borgata: Poker Star Cheated Us Out of $10 Million

The casino has sued Phil Ivey.

News

Angry Sixers Fan Behind Anti-Tanking Website

Wants NBA to scrap the draft lottery

PHOTOS: Flip Cup Championship

Gay Bowl’s rowdy fundraiser for the MS Society.

News

Race-Neutral College Admissions Ignore the Importance of Diversity

Francis: One year after Fisher V. University of Texas, is Edward Blum much more than a professional race-baiter?

News

Wawa Celebrates 50th Anniversary This Week

Mayor Nutter will declare Wednesday to be “Wawa Day” in Philly


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

Out-of-County Judge Will Get McCaffery-Inky Case

Order came Friday afternoon.

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Phillies’ Weekend in GIFs

McQuade: Chase Utley starts the season 20-for-40, Jimmy Rollins shows up heckler, and more.

News

Bariatric Surgery: Get a Helping Hand with Weight Loss

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3,000 Same-Sex Couples Wed in NJ

… and more of the weekend’s top LGBT headlines.

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NBC10 Is Predicting Snow Tuesday Night

That’s it. We’re broken. The winter of 2013-14 finally just drove us insane.

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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

In PA, Day Care Costs More Than College

The good news? That’s the case in most states.

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How Sister Mary and Jon Bon Jovi Teamed Up

Project HOME marks 25 years of battling homelessness in Philadelphia.

News

Five Years Later, We Still Miss Harry Kalas

Sunday marked a half-decade since the Phillies’ announcer died.

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Is America Over the Civil War?

Hingston: The sesquicentennial of the War Between the States has been a shocking failure. Maybe that’s a good thing.

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