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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

“Noxious Odor” Hits Northeast

Utility companies say it wasn’t gas fumes.

News

Eagles Postseason Guide

A position-by-position inventory of what this team needs and how badly.

News

Stu Bykofsky’s Lousy Idea to Help Unemployed Workers

Throwing an anchor to a drowning man who needs a life vest.

News

Does Mayor Nutter Deserve More Credit for Philly’s Dropping Murder Rate?

Maybe. But only if this year’s trend can be sustained.

News

Just How Cold Is Philadelphia Going to Get?

An extreme chill is on the way.

News

VIDEO: Eagles Fan Spits On Saints Fan at Linc

Preserving Philadelphia’s classy reputation.


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

Roads and Sidewalks Are Sheets of Ice

“Extremely hazardous,” says Streets Dept.

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News

Inky Ownership Battle Moves to End Game

Minority owners ready to dissolve the partnership—but not in easy fashion.

News

Bold Eagles Predictions: The Birds Will Beat the Saints

Mendte: Here are 8 good reasons.

News

Photos of Cab Fire at Rittenhouse Square

As if Friday’s commute didn’t suck enough.

14 Gay Philly Instagrams You May Have Missed This Week

The New Year’s Edition.

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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.


WEEKEND ROUNDUP

All kinds of gay reasons to venture out in the snow.

News

Winners and Losers in the Weather Wars

Mendte: Not everyone cleaned up leading into Hercules.

Giant Snow Ants Infest the Linc

I could watch them burrow and tunnel all day.

News

Saints Fans Cancel Rocky Run After Threats

Stay classy, Philadelphia.

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