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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

Secret Santa: Confessions of a Department Store Santa

An unauthorized, anonymous tell-all.

News

Break-Ins at Resurrection, Honeys Sit n’ Eat Last Night

Grad Hospital watch out!

News

Ramsey Clams Up on “Nickel Rides”

Mathis: Why won’t police commissioner explain himself or his department?

The Millennial Revolution: We’re Committed to the City

For now, anyway

The Millennial Revolution: Gay Equality Is a Value

In spite of Pennsylvania’s laws

The Millennial Revolution: Our Style Is DIY

To us, everything is a fixer-upper


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.


The Millennial Revolution: We Want to Create

And Philly’s a great place to do it

The Millennial Revolution: Diversity Isn’t Just a Nice Idea

It’s an expectation

The Millennial Revolution: We Have the Potential to Change Politics

But only if we get past the neighborhood clean-up crew—and effect change in City Hall

The Millennial Revolution: We’d Rather Be Our Own Boss

The last time Alex Hillman quit a job, it was over a broken promise. At the time, he was a young Web developer for a […]

The Millennial Revolution: Singlehood Is Better Than Ever

Marriage can wait

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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

Winter Storm Warning Until Midnight

Don’t drive unless you have to.

PA School Teacher Fired for Being Gay [UPDATED]

Michael Griffin was terminated after applying for a same-sex marriage license.

WEEKEND ROUNDUP

TOY 2013, Beer and Cupcakes at the Bike Stop and more.

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One Simple Rule For Surviving Christmas With Your Family

Ask Monica: Thanksgiving was just the opening act, people.

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