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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

SCOTUS Decides: Did Jealous Wife Violate Chemical Weapons Ban?

Carole Anne Bond tried poisoning her rival. Does that make her an international threat?

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News

Report: Brian Tierney May Not Have Been a Good Ad Man

Confidential memo suggests Tierney was paid more money than he brought into the Inquirer.

Victoria’s Secret Petitioned to Use Transgender Model

The first trans angel?

News

Philly Officer Criticizes Black Teens on Facebook

Neighborhood is angry; comments may violate police policy.

News

Almost-Pick for Penn State President Suspended at Current Job

Questions about whether he padded pay derailed his candidacy at State College.

News

No Surprises in Tuesday Balloting

Chris Christie, Seth Williams, Alan Butkovitz, and every Democrat in Philly won.


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

Au Contraire, Marriage Is For You

What viral blogger Seth Adam Smith almost gets right about marriage.

WATCH: Drag Queens at ThinkFest

See Martha, Brittany and John Jarboe in action.

News

ThinkFest on YouTube: Philly’s Reigning Drag Queens Sing James Bond

Martha Graham Cracker, Brittany Lynn and John Jarboe appear in “half-drag”

News

The Open Data Revolution in Philly

ThinkFest Snapshot: City’s chief data officer Mark Headd.

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News

Hall & Oates’ Hall of Fame Campaign is a Social Media Hit

But they’re still stuck in sixth place. This can’t stand, folks.

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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.


News

Philly Artist’s Wooden Watch a Hit on Kickstarter

Lorenzo Buffa wanted to raise $10,000. He’s up to $60,000.

Media Screws Up LAX Shooting Story!

Shister: No one surprised!

Cross-Country Charity Walkers Pit-Stop in Philly

Meet them at the Liberty Bell for bullying prevention.

News

It’s Not a Philadelphia Election Unless It’s a Problematic Election

The birthplace of American democracy stumbles again.

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