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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

Sarah Palin Kicking Off Book Tour in Bethlehem, PA

Topic: The War on Christmas

News

Jon Runyan Won’t Run for Re-Election

Former Eagles lineman sick of Republicans.

Atlantic City’s First Gay Nightclub Closes

Pro Bar shuts its doors after three years.

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News

Newspaper Guild Director, Lenfest Trade Accusations, Barbs

Bill Ross says owner lied about editorial changes; Lenfest returns the insults.

Q&A With Glee‘s Alex Newell

The songbird is being honored by the Attic Youth Center.

News

Penn Designing Ice-Skating Robot Overlords

RHex the robot has better motor skills than you do.


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

Don Lemon a Hypocrite on Stop-and-Frisk

“Would you rather be politically correct or safe and alive?”

News

Study: Day Care Could Cost You As Much as College

But it’s harder to earn a football scholarship to day care.

Lady Gaga to Perform in Outer Space

She’s set to blast off in 2015.

Gay Man Elected Mayor of Atlantic City

Don Guardian beats incumbent Lorenzo Langford.

News

Vatican Orders Survey of Catholic Attitudes on Marriage, Other Hot-Button Issues

The questions will touch on attitudes toward divorce, same-sex marriage, and other hot topics within the church.

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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.


It’s a Drag at First Person Arts Festival

And we mean that in the best way possible.

News

Archdiocese Freezes Pensions for Lay Employees

Their retirement accounts will be converted to 401(k)s.

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News

Who Is the Greatest Philadelphian Ever?

Ben Franklin sucked at basketball. Meet the best polymath our town’s ever seen.

Derek Fitzgerald: Cancer, Heart Transplant, IRONMAN

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