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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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Philadelphia Building Collapse
News

Feds Issue Big Penalty for Collapse Demolition Firm

Collapse was preventable, they say.

Dr. J. Dunking
News

WATCH: Dr. J.’s 5 Best Commercials

Erving is in town to promote his new book. He’s no stranger to making pitches.

News

Comcast Offering Free Phone Calls to the Philippines

Some good corporate citizenship in light of the typhoon.

TONIGHT: Cutie Pie Comedy Club

Some of Philly’s funniest in the Gayborhood.

News

Penn Students Are Bullying the Atheists Again

Defacing the 95 theses of secularism.

News

Philly Drag Queens Tell All

The men behind the women.


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.


Glee Star Cancels Philly Performance

Jai Rodriguez picks up the slack.

News

Barack Obama’s Coming to Philly Tonight

For a million-dollar fundraiser. Guess whose house.

Sarah Palin gestures during a book signing, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013 in Bethlehem, Pa. The former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee signed copies of her new book, "Good Tidings and Great Joy: Protecting the Heart of Christmas". Palin chose to start her book tour near a city with obvious connections to the holiday. Bethlehem was founded by Moravians on Christmas Eve, 1741. Its nickname is the "Christmas City" and the city draws many tourists during the holiday season. (AP Photo/The Express-Times, Matt Smith)
News

Sarah Palin, Yawn, Wants to Protect Christmas

Moraff: Does she remember who started the culture wars in the first place?

News

Get Ready for Gambling in PA Bars

The only thing better than gambling is gambling drunk.

Greg Osberg
News

Will Osberg Testimony Put Marimow Back in His Inky Office?

“I didn’t hire, I couldn’t fire him.”

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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.


LONG WEEKEND: Puerto Rico

San Juan offers the perfect escape from the cold.

News

The Princess Wars

Victor Fiorillo weighs in. He’s even written a song about it.

News

Cory Booker’s Got at a Girrrrrrlfriend

Not gay, apparently!

VIDEO: Spencer Hawes Posterized Dwight Howard Last Night

What the hell is going on with this team?

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