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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

Winter Weather Leaving Blood Supplies Low

Only three people showed up at a blood drive in Atlantic City on Monday.

News

PATCO Train Evacuated Onto Ghost Station

Multiple PATCO rush hour failures Monday have passengers angry.

News

Man Shot Despite Giving Up Money

Cops: Robbers shoot man four times even after he gives up the money in his wallet.

News

Shoeless Delaware Student Competes on Jeopardy

Sarah Stevens played Monday’s Jeopardy! sans footwear.

LGBT Black History Month Spotlight

7 questions with Philly HIV activist Antonio Boone.

News

Meet PA-13’s Dark Horse

Can the deep-pocketed but relatively unknown Val Arkoosh land Allyson Schwartz’s congressional seat?


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

Sixers Suffer Another Hilariously Bad Loss

76ers embarrassed with second-straight loss of more than 40 points.

News

RIP Shirley Temple Black

Child star of Depression Era is dead.

News

Now Christie’s Time as U.S. Attorney Under Scrutiny

Washington Post goes back to examine Christie’s unusual practices as a federal prosecutor.

News

Nutter, Clarke Agree on Love Park Future

Say renovations could compare to New York’s Bryant Park.

School District of Philadelphia
News

NYT: Do Philly Schools Face an Impossible Task?

Profile of William Hite suggests public schools are being scrapped for charters.

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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

Abandon Hope, All Ye Who Are Sick of Winter

“Wicked” storm expected late Wednesday, dump a least six inches.

Philly Student Stars in New Andrew Christian Video

Watch “Candy Pop.”

WATCH: Temple Men’s Gymnastics Team Strips for Calendar Shoot

The video version!

News

Please Make Amy “Tiger Mom” Chua Stop

Francis: She and her husband have a new book that attempts to define that attempts to define who is successful and why.

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