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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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Prison

DOJ Accuses PA Prisons of Misusing Solitary Confinement

Details from a harrowing report.

News

Is There a Solution to Philly’s Taxi Problem?

City Hall hearing spotlights problems for tourists, riders with disabilities.

PHOTOS: Johnny Weir’s 13 Most Fabulous Olympic Looks

The Coatesville diva brought his style game.

News

Princeton Meningitis Vaccine May Be Backfiring

One student came down with a serious case of a disease you’ve never heard of.

News

Comcast Announces Two New Charitable Efforts

Comcast Today: Announcement comes amidst scrutiny of proposed merger.

News

“Rich Girl” Was About A Guy

And other things John Oates taught TMZ


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

Kathleen Kane Has AG Eric Holder on Her Side

Not so lawless after all?

News

VIDEO: Justin Timberlake Flips off the Wells Fargo Center

The Zapruder tape of celebrity disses emerges.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Recap

What we thought of the season-six opener.

Russian Federation Flagpole Vandalized On Parkway

Someone painted a Ukrainian flag on it.

News

All You Need to Know About Our Shrinking Middle Class in 5 Charts

It’s not pretty.

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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

Study: Income Inequality Is Genetic

Hingston: Social mobility is pretty much a myth.

LGBT Black History Month Spotlight

7 questions with hip-hop artist Christian Lovehall.

News

Your Unofficial SEPTA Etiquette Guide

Now with graphics!

News

Fan Falls Asleep Courtside During Epic Sixers Loss

76ers blown out by 20 by worst team in NBA.

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