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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

The Very Last Hotel In Trenton Was Sold Off Today

There go your New Years Eve plans.

News

Comcast Is About to Charge You $1.50 More a Month

Here’s why you should care.

WATCH: Harlem Globetrotter Dribbles Around Philly

Set to the Rocky music.

News

Grand Jury Charges Building Collapse Contractor with Murder

But the investigation isn’t over.

News

Fire Destroys Popular Cape May Diner

Say goodbye to the Four Seasons.

The Secret Lives of Sugar Babies

Local college guys look to “daddies” to pay the bills.


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

VIDEO: A Dude Randomly Hugging People on Independence Mall

Happy lunchtime, folks!

Gunman Reported on Yale’s Campus

SWAT teams reportedly active.

News

Could the Broad Street Line Expand to the Navy Yard?

Bob Casey wants it to.

Best of the Gayborhood: Hero 2013

We honor GALAEI’s Elicia Gonzales.

News

Does Ruben Amaro Have a Plan for the Phillies?

Bradley: Y’know, other than signing aging PED users.

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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.


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News

Wait, Someone’s Stealing *From* Vince Fumo Now?

Karma’s a bitch.

News

Post Brothers Lawsuit: Guns, Porn and Racial Discrimination?

“Completely without merit,” says Michael Pestronk.

News

Penn Launches Its Own Version of Craigslist

Again, the “Whartonization of Penn is now complete.”

News

Philly Sets Record for Coldness

Oh, and a massive Nor’Easter is coming.

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