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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

Libertarian Candidate Declares for Governor

IT consultant’s website defective, unfortunately.

News

Walt Keller, Leukemia Survivor, Has Passed

Subject of a Philadelphia magazine story about a radical cancer treatment at Penn.

News

Did Google Just Save Comcast’s Merger Plans?

New service could create competition, ease regulatory hurdles before Comcast.

What’s Next for “Clarity” Singer Foxes?

Another British songbird to keep an eye on.

News

Bill Green Will Get Protested at His First SRC Meeting

You asked for it, dude.

News

Somebody Made a Chris Christie Bridgegate Doll with a 3-D Printer

We want one.


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

Congestive Heart Failure: Surgical Precision

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LGBT Black History Month Spotlight

7 questions with Philly Black Gay Pride founder Michael Hinson

Jamie Greubel and Aja Evans (USA) celebrate winning bronze in women's bobsleigh during the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games at Sanki Sliding Center. Photo | Jack Gruber-USA TODAY Sports

Meet the Olympic Bronze Medalist from Bucks County

Way better than Lolo Jones.

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Get Ready for Brian Sims vs. Babette Josephs Vol. II

This should be fun.

News

Did Phillies Narc on Draft Pick?

Report: Phils turn in player for possible NCAA violation.

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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.


School District of Philadelphia
News

School Worker Said to Yank Girl’s Teeth

No, the teeth weren’t supposed to come out.

News

Al Gore Endorses Katie McGinty for PA Governor

She served on his staff when he was a Tennessee senator.

News

Nutter to Curtail Police Cooperation With Immigration Authorities

But immigrant groups say the mayor hasn’t been transparent enough.

News

“Gangsta” Party Stirs Backlash Against Penn Greeks

Beta Theta Pi and Chi Omega criticized for racial insensitivity.

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