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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

Latest Stories

News

The “Darth Vader of Journalism” Strikes Back

Larry Platt: Black & White and Dead All Over is as unimaginative as the industry it eulogizes.

News

Chris Wheeler Did His Last Nine Phillies Games Knowing He Was Fired

“That was a little bit difficult.”

LGBT Black History Month Spotlight

Sew Regal’s Ruby Augustus.

News

Netflix Deal Drives Up Comcast Stock Price

Philly-based company finds new ways to get paid.

News

What Kerrigan and Harding Were Really Like in Lillehammer

Mendte: Reflections on covering the Olympic skating story that continues to fascinate the world.

News

Philly Among Worst Cities for Saving Money

List ranks us 92nd out of 100 cities.


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

Katie McGinty Uses Selfies for Campaign Ads

Two new ads from the Democrat running for governor.

WATCH: The NBA Gets Its First Out Player

Jason Collins makes history on the Brooklyn Nets.

News

Penn Students: Stop Being Schmucks!

Mathis: The students who hosted the “gangsta” party should’ve known better. Of course, they’ll get another chance.

News

Archdiocese Removes Two Priests From Ministry

Each accused of molestation in decades-old incidents.

News

Wall Street Hops Off Christie’s 2016 Bandwagon

“The stench from the scandal is starting to look impossible to overcome.”

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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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News

Corbett Plans $30 Million Campaign

Tells Politico: “Every race I’ve run, I won.”

News

What the Comcast-Netflix Deal Means for You

Netflix will stop being slow, probably get more expensive.

PHOTOS: Equality House Hosts the Gay Olympics

Who won the gold in gaaayyyy?

What Philly Gays Did on Instagram This Week

The “Gayboys and Indians” Edition.

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