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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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News

Sixers Want to Trade for Another Lakers Big Man

We’re starting to sense a theme.

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5 Questions: State Sen. Judy Schwank’s Crusade Against “Revenge Porn”

“If somebody drew a caricature, that would be covered, but not this type of incident.”

Councilman Kenney NOT Ready for Marijuana Legalization

Even if his Twitter feed said otherwise.

News

Twitter: It’s Not a Fun Day to Ride SEPTA

Routes are restricted, tempers are short, and the heat isn’t always on.

News

Some Great Philly Snow Videos

Everybody becomes an artist when the flakes fall.

WATCH: Philly Gay Men Play in the Snow

Boys will be boys, I guess.


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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Local NAACP Invites National Investigation

Questions about the finances of local leader.

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Phillies Sign Bobby Abreu to Minor League Contract

This would’ve been exciting news about 12 years ago.

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Councilman Jim Kenney Wants to Decriminalize Reefer

Officers would issue a summons, like a traffic ticket, instead of building a court case.

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Sen. Bob Casey Campaigning for Minimum Wage Increase

Unveils a county-by-couty look at poverty in PA.

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Comcast Moves Forward on Time Warner Bid

Retains Barclays as adviser on the deal.

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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

Philadelphia Is Buried, Super-Cold, and Mostly Closed for Business

It’s probably better to stay home.

Philly FIGHT Participating in Major Study to Find a Cure for HIV

The largest randomized trial ever.

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Snow Emergency Declared, Schools Closed Tomorrow

And more from Nutter’s snow storm presser.

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The 50 Safest Towns in New Jersey

Guess how many are in South Jersey?

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