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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

Bully Chris Christie Doesn’t Have the Facts on Margate’s Dunes

Capriotti: Since when do bullies need facts?

News

Nifty Fifty’s Owner Headed for Prison

Gotta pay your taxes, bro.

The NFL’s (Almost) First Out Player

Meet Philly’s Dorien Bryant.

News

Biz Journal Names “23 most influential business people in Philadelphia”

Comcast, universities well-represented on the list.

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News

Philly’s Thanksgiving Parade is a Turkey

Smith: Let’s stage America’s largest Thanksgiving dinner instead.

News

Philly’s 29-Story Game of Pong Enters Record Books

Game was played on the 29-story Cira Center last spring.


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.


Opinion

Alec Baldwin Should Be Fired

Shister: After his latest homophobic slur, it’s time for MSNBC to can him.

News

Pastor Violated Doctrine With Same-Sex Wedding

Rev. Frank Schaefer presided over son’s wedding to another man.

4 of Philly’s Best Coffee Shops

Go here for your next cup o’ joe.

News

Springsteen to Release Old Song as New Single; Album to Follow

Cover of “High Hopes” already featured in 1996 documentary.

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State Senate Approves Small-Time Bar Gambling

House has already approved a similar bill.

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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

Has Riley Cooper Been Forgiven?

Rys: The slur he used is everywhere lately. Cooper’s use of it still feels different.

News

Bucks Prosecutor Will Investigate Teen Suspect’s Facial Injuries

Did police beat him? Or was it an accident of his own making?

ThinkFest’s Start-Up Winner: Relay Network

CEO Matt Gillin on what makes the company run.

3 HIV-Positive Locals Make POZ 100 List

Meet the Philly fighters working to end the epidemic.

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