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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

Nutter Offers Support to Host Super Bowl

“We can do it better than anyone else.”

News

Storm Is Over, But Area Still in a State of Emergency

Hundreds of thousands of area residents still without power.

News

Should Claude Giroux Be a Late Addition to the Olympics?

Injury opens the door to Team Canada. Does he deserve the nod?

Harry Jay Katz Son Sues National Enquirer for $50 Million

Claims Philip Seymour Hoffman story was fabricated.

News

Fox 29 Reporter Wants You to Panic At Deadly Ice Storm of Death

And it is kind of awesome.

White House Petition to Stop Zimmerman DMX Boxing Match

It has over 4,000 signatures.


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

What Was it Like to Fly the ZooBalloon?

A former employee reveals the most common type of patron mischief.

The Winter Olympics Have Always Been Kind of Gay

This PSA reminds us why.

News

Confession: I Write Personals Profiles for Wealthy Men

Weaver: Looking for love in a world of connection without companionship.

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News

PECO: Winter Storm Is Second-Worst in Company History [Updated]

Freezing rain arrived overnight: Power out to 610,000 people.

News

Frank Rizzo’s Daughter Won’t Face Gambling Charge

Her husband and son plead guilty, however.

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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

ESPN: Phillies Will Be Second-Worst Team in MLB

Projected record: 66-96.

News

Williams, Toomey Criticize Mumia Lawyer for DOJ Post

Debo Adegbile faces opposition to his nomination for Civil Rights Division.

Get to Know the Bryson Institute

We chat with the minds behind one of LGBT Philly’s hidden gems

News

Charlie Manuel to Join Phillies Wall of Fame

Manuel led the Phillies to a World Series title in 2008.

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