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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

1 in 5 Philly Workers Wants a New Job

And that’s good news for the economy.

News

Graham Spanier Wins Delay of Sandusky Lawsuit

The bad news? It’s because he also faces criminal charges.

News

Schmidt to Join Phillies Broadcasts

Hall-of-Famer will only work Sunday home games.

Riley Cooper
News

Will Banning N-Word Solve Slur Problem?

Mendte: NFL is looking a little bit hypocritical here.

News

MontCo Couple Has Identical Triplets, Beating Odds

Ava, Avery, and Alissa Rhoa are three times the fun.

News

Former Fumo Aide Faces Congressional Scrutiny

Christian Marrone is now chief of staff at Homeland Security.


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

NJ Senate President to Run Troubled Philly Union

Will Steve Sweeney see his gubernatorial ambitions derailed?

News

Nutter, Union Reach Deal After 5 Years

Standoff with city workers had long been a dent in the mayor’s armor.

Linked By History: Salandria speaking in 1998; Arlen Specter working with the Warren Commission in 1964.

The Fonzi-Specter JFK Assassination Tapes

Philadelphia lawyer Vince Salandria prepped journalist Gaeton Fonzi for his interviews with Arlen Specter about the Warren Commission’s work; Specter’s evasiveness and inability to explain […]

News

Tom Wolf Leads Primary Field in Gubernatorial Race…By a Lot

Money: Buying Tom Wolf love.

7 Gay Things to Do in Philly This Week

B-Boy Blues, Glamsino Royale, an NSFW Dance Party and more.

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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 Newest Treatment Options for Congestive Heart Failure

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Meet Philly’s New Superhero: “Wiz Wit”

According to the folks at Estately, that is.

News

Brian Sims Accuses Rep. Mark Cohen of “Arguing with Plants”

Well that’s a new line of attack.

Prison

DOJ Accuses PA Prisons of Misusing Solitary Confinement

Details from a harrowing report.

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