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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

City Council Starts New Year Today

Fresh start, same-old issues.

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News

Corbett May Try to Revive PA Voter ID Law

He’s considering an appeal of the lawsuit that overturned the statute.

News

Jamie Moyer Could Grab Phillies TV Job

Everybody’s favorite old pitcher in town Wednesday to interview.

Baby Born on a Sled In Roxborough

Yep, you read that right.

Philly Schools Open on Thursday

And some people are furious. Some elated.

PHOTO: NBC 10 News Van Gets Towed

There’s that news van again.


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

Millennials Love Philly—But Not Enough to Stay

Pew Charitable Trusts report hurts our feelings.

Man Kicked Out of Gym for Wearing a Speedo

A real life battle of the bulge.

Jan 6, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Wells Fargo Center. The Timberwolves defeated the Sixers 126-95. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
News

Brett Brown Loves This “Cold, Angry City”

Sixers coach gives interview to Grantland.

News

Conservative Calls for Christie to Resign RGA Post

Christie, leader of the Republican Governors Association, still taking Bridgegate hits.

News

A Star of the Storm: Mayor Nutter’s Sign Language Interpreter

Josh Steckel says communicating “a total group effort.”

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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.


MORE SNOW IS ON THE WAY!!!!!!

Everybody start freaking out!!!!!

News

17 Great Janus Instagram Photos

Digging out of the snowstorm on social media.

News

WATCH: Turning Philly Snow Day Into Art

Timothy Caison paints his snowy North Philly neighborhood, while you watch.

Why Can’t the PPA Offer Free Parking During Snowstorms?

It should follow the lead of Lancaster.

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