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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

Report: Craft Beer Adds $2 Billion to Pennsylvania Economy

Beer brings us together. And keeps us employed.

HEADS UP: Trans Stars to Appear on Katie

Laverne Cox and Carmen Carerra discuss the transgender experience.

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News

The New York Times Hasn’t Forgotten Michael Vick’s Sordid Past

After a playoff lost, retreading old ground.

News

“Jihad Jane” Gets 10-Year Sentence

50-year-old suburban Philadelphia woman expected to get prison for terror plot.

News

PHOTOS: The Spirit of the Mummers

Joshua Pelta-Heller highlights the personalities behind the Mummers costumes.

WATCH: Man Dresses Like Miley, Twerks in NYC Subway

He can’t stop, he won’t stop …


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

Butkovitz Starts New Term as Controller, Eyes Mayor’s Office

The city’s watchdog is starting to get itchy feet.

Supreme Court Stops Gay Marriage in Utah

Not the news we were hoping for, but there’s hope.

News

No “Depression”: Urban Outfitters Tosses Tee

Where’s the line between sensitive and over-sensitive?

News

Can Smart Guns Keep Your Kid From Becoming Adam Lanza?

Hingston: Talking gun violence with Penn’s Susan B. Sorenson.

News

There’s a Profile Of Jennifer Weiner in the New Yorker

6,800 words on the Philly author.

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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.


No Queers on Bandstand

Two former dancers from Philly open up about Dick Clark’s “gay witch hunts.”

News

Christie Delays Public Signing of Immigrant Tuition Bill

But he’s already signed it privately.

News

Broad Street Ministry Ordains City’s First Openly Gay Minister

“He sees himself first and foremost as someone called to pastor God’s people.”

Evander Holyfield Compares Being Gay to Having a “Handicap”

And more in the weekend’s LGBT news.

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