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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

The Sandusky Arrest: Two Years Later

Nothing’s the same for Penn State, or for the rest of us.

News

Charlotte Ford Wins $10,000 Barrymore Award

Honoring the best of Philadelphia theater.

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George Norcross Takes His Case to Inky, Daily News Journos

The Newspaper Guild is staying neutral—but only after a spirited debate.

8 New Gay Movies on Netflix

Our monthly roundup of LGBT flicks.

News

Havertown Man Battles AOL Over Radio Station

The internet giant wants to pull his plug.

WATCH: Kids React to Gay Marriage Proposals

A good indication of where we’re headed?


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

How Do You Bully a 300-Pound NFL Lineman?

Hingston: It’s easier than you might think.

Top Model‘s Top 3 Revealed

Did Philly’s Cory Hindorff make the cut?

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News

ThinkFest Snapshot: Wayne Kimmel

Our new creative culture: true tales from Philly’s start-up scene.

News

We Want Answers: Lu Ann Cahn

For the book I Dare Me, the NBC 10 reporter did something new every day for a year.

News

Former Penn Hoopster Gets Prison for Financial Fraud

Tyrone Gilliams gets 10 years in prison.

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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.


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News

Oh Yeah: There’s A City Election on Tuesday

Committee of Seventy has the run-down on candidates for you.

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Philly Newspaper War Will Resume on Nov. 13

No surprise announcements at today’s status hearing.

News

Under Obamacare, Some Blue Cross Insurance is Free

But only if you qualify by dint of having a low income.

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Corbett’s Legal Bills on the Rise

$6.4 million since 2012.

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