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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

John Bolaris Can’t Quite Quit You, Philadelphia

Latest stop for the erstwhile TV weatherman? Philly.com

Best of the Gayborhood: Night Out

And the winner for Most Fun Night Out is …

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News

Fumo Hospitalized, Has Internal Bleeding

Had prostate biopsy, which could be related.

News

Watch: BBC Interviews Mayor Nutter on Trip to London

Brits skeptical about Philadelphia—a city with “high levels of crime.”

News

Maybe Philadelphia Airport Security Isn’t So Tight

Man gets on a plane with the wrong ticket.

Pat Robertson Named “Bigot of the Year”

That and more in the day’s headlines.


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.


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News

ThinkFest 2013 in 19 Photos

Philly’s best minds came together to discuss issues facing the city.

30 Rock Star Comes Out of the Closet

“‘I just celebrated my nine-year anniversary with my partner.”

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News

PHOTO: What the Hell Are These Giant Lines in the Sky?

Seen over Philadelphia just now.

ALBUM REVIEW: Lady Gaga’s ARTPOP

“Too much art, not enough pop.”

News

The Bridges of Bucks and Montgomery Counties Are Crumbling

Tea Party to bridges: Let them eat cake.

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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.


JT Mocks Philly Sports Fans, Kind Of

Lame insult not even worth discussing, but here it is.

News

PSU Tried to Recruit Condi Rice as Next Prez

Attempted to replace man complicit in sex scandal with woman complicit in national security scandal.

PHOTOS: Hottest Men in Mugshots 2013

Not your average model citizen, but model-worthy, nonetheless.

News

Will “rats215” Prompt Courthouse Cell Ban?

Watching the fallout from the reveal of the World’s Scariest Instagram account.

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