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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

Congestive Heart Failure: Are You at Risk?

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West Chester Student Sinks Half-Court Shot, Tragically Doesn’t Get Prize Money

Scandal? Maybe.

LGBT Black History Month Spotlight

7 questions with PBGP event mastermind Chris Alston.

News

Buzz Bissinger Is Still Wearing Eccentric Clothing

Nice scarf.

News

Gay Couples to Seek Marriage Licenses in Philadelphia

Worth a shot?

News

Presidents Day Panty Twist

Hingston: From Kazakhstan to Paris Hilton, yesterday people reflected on… ladies’ undies.


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.


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The Evolution of Hip-Hop Dancing, By Will Smith and Jimmy Fallon

This is not Jay Leno’s ‘Tonight Show.’

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Family Court Building to Become Luxury Hotel

Kimpton Hotels wins bid to renovate building at 18th and Vine.

News

No Trash Pickup Today; Garbage Piling Up

And impatience is piling up, too.

News

Report: Fumo Aide Spied on Ed Rendell

Christian Marrone, now Homeland Security chief of staff, dug up dirt on future governor in 2001.

News

Eric Barron Named President at Penn State

First permanent president since the Sandusky affair erupted.

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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

No More Gifts at City Hall

Weird that it’s taken until 2014 for Philadelphia to definitively prohibit graft.

Philly Residents: Put Out Your Trash!

Sanitations crews are working on the holiday.

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5 Philly Tumblrs You Should Be Following

From the fun to the melancholy.

Out Speed Skater Ireen Wust Wins Third Medal at Sochi Winter Olympics

That’s four for Team Gay.

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