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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

Is Sam Katz Running for Mayor Again?

Mendte: Stepping down as PICA chair could signal that his boyhood dream is still alive.

DJ Carl Michaels Presents …

10 tracks for weird winter moods.

News

Don Tollefson’s Bail Reduced to $10,000

Former sportscaster faces theft charges for sale of undelivered Super Bowl tickets.

News

Racist Wrestling Photo Is Not a Harmless Prank

Francis: Exactly who is raising these kids?

News

Awesome Things About SEPTA We’ve Learned From SEPTA’s Awesome Advertising Campaign

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the transit service.

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News

NoLibs Housing Rises Up in Wake of Warehouse Fire

Twenty-six townhouses progress on Front Street.


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.


UPenn On New List of 25 Best Universities for LGBT Students

The accolade comes from Campus Pride.

News

Can SEPTA Provide 24/7 Subway Service?

Conrad Benner hopes so.

Here’s Gov. Corbett’s First Campaign Video

Takeaway: The governor loves sweaters.

News

It’s Official: Winter Is Third-Snowiest on Record

The largest total? Just four years ago.

Comcast Today: About Those Netflix Problems…

They’re real. But they’re not just a Comcast issue.

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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

Welcome to Pothole Hell

We have reached the Ninth Circle.

Support for Gay Marriage On the Rise in Pennsylvania

Despite yesterday’s bummer (albeit expected) news that a South Philly gay couple was denied a marriage license at City Hall, there’s still reason to be […]

Hotel Palomar Goes Vegas for ActionAIDS Charity

Two floors will turn into a casino for one night only.

VIDEO: Ray Rice Drags Fiancee Out of Revel Elevator

A horrible video from Atlantic City.

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