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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

Latest Stories

Best of the Gayborhood: Hair Salon and Stylist

The winners for best salon and stylist are …

News

Chris Christie Cancels Leadership Speech in Philadelphia

Oh, the irony.

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Report: Montco GOP Chair Will Be Charged with Sexual Assault

Alleged incident took place the night after big political powwow.

News

Kai The Homeless Hitchhiker Indicted for Murder

Maybe we should have seen the signs…

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Occupy Philadelphia Is Suing the City

Claims its freedom of speech was violated.

News

The 3 Things That Might Have Kept Steve Wynn in Philadelphia

Marks: It’s still a tough sell to bring companies to Philly.


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.


Hawaii Makes 16!

The Aloha State legalizes marriage equality and more in the day’s LGBT headlines.

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Striped Bass Chef Alison Barshak Reappears!

She’s in a TIME article.

Philly’s Groundbreaking Gay Tourism Campaign Turns 10

A look back at some of the ads.

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Old, Nearly Washed-Up Phillies Hope to Improve by Getting Older, More Washed-Up

This is a good offseason to get rid of your best young player, right?

News

Rutgers Offers Class About Bruce Springsteen’s Theology

He’s an object of worship in Jersey and Philadelphia, so why not?

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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.


Doug Krampel LDL Apheresis

DOUG KRAMPEL: LDL Apheresis, a New Look at Life

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Is Transportation Funding Becoming a PA Campaign Issue?

SEPTA closes in on its doomsday budget.

Buy a Pie / Feed a Family on Thanksgiving

MANNA rolls out its annual Pie in the Sky campaign.

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WATCH: Philly Caterers Go Crazy in Slo-Mo

Everything’s happier at one-quarter speed, right?

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