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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

Marcellus Drilling Impact Report “Long Overdue”

State touted aggressive monitoring of gas drilling, hasn’t delivered.

News

Eagles Say They Want to Host a Super Bowl

Waiting to see how Sunday’s cold-weather game plays out.

News

Company Names PA Drilling Sites After Super Heroes

“Batman” (the drilling site) is full of natural gas.

News

5Qs: About Union Power in PA

Rick Bloomingdale of AFL-CIO warns against anti-union legislation.

News

Philly Police Will Provide Super Bowl Security

Part of increased post-9/11 precautions.

INTERVIEW: Rapping With Karmin

We chat with the pop duo before their show Friday at TLA.


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

PA Unemployment Drops Below 7 Percent. Sort Of.

Tom Corbett claims a victory he doesn’t deserve.

News

#SOTU: Is Obama Failing Millennials?

Francis: Gov’t must do more for those who’ve been fighting its wars.

News

Eagles Announce Ridiculous New Video Boards

Panasonic will install the new video boards at the Linc.

News

The New John Bolaris Project in No Way Reeks of Hubris

WeatherSavior.com is “powered” by Bolaris.

4 Important Gay Rights Cases You Should Know About

Stay on top of what’s happening in PA and beyond.

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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

Pope Asked to Stop (Murderously) Releasing Doves

Animal rights group: “It was a scene of violence, which is the opposite of peace.”

Hottest T-Shirt Ever?

I’m not sure if this is actually the hottest T-shirt ever or if it’s the guy wearing it. Either way, it’s pretty safe to assume […]

News

So Maybe Chris Christie Doesn’t Need to Worry About the State Ethics Panel

It’s dominated by his friends.

News

10 Philly Places Pope Francis Should Visit in 2015

Palan: From a cheesesteak you can order in Latin to a headline writer’s dream come true.

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