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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

Interview: Daylin Leach Fights for Medical Marijuana

“Just the word, ‘marijuana,’ causes people to behave irrationally.”

News

Collateral Damage in the Fight Against Sexual Violence

Hingston: At Temple, a clear example of activism gone awry.

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120-Pound Molly Schuyler Wins Wing Bowl

Follow along as Dan McQuade experienced the highs and lows of this local tradition.

Resident Shot Video of His House Burning Down

It happened in South Philadelphia last night.

News

Philadelphia Kinda Sorta Knows the Bible

Lots of cities apparently more hell-bound than we are.

News

Union PAC Slapped With City Ethics Fine

Concerned Irish Americans of Philadelphia PAC failed timely disclosure of finances.


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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News

Interview: Can Bill Green Fix Philly’s Schools?

“What’s changed now is my ability to influence the district in providing quality schools.”

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News

Seth Williams, Lynne Abraham Still Feuding

Were Williams’ comments following arrest of J.P. Miranda directed at Abraham? She thinks so.

News

Three Hurt in South Philly Gas Explosion

“Like when a bomb goes off.”

News

Live: Coverage of Wing Bowl 22

Follow Dan McQuade into the trenches on Twitter.

Philly Films Nominated for GLAAD Media Awards

Breaking Glass Pictures gets two nods.

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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

Tom Corbett’s Poll Numbers Stay Really Low

Only 23 percent think he’s done a good enough job to merit re-election.

Behind the Scenes With Manila Luzon

A peek into the shoot with local photog Garrett Matthew.

News

Sixers’ Tony Wroten: I Have Best Sneaker Game in NBA

Meanwhile, Evan Turner goes around town in slippers.

News

18 Super Bowl Sex, Drug Arrests Made

The alleged scheme sounds similar to the one that got John Bolaris.

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