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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

ThinkFest Snapshot: Helen Gym

Is the Philadelphia School District Worth Saving? Innovating Outside of the System.

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News

Raymond Perelman Offers to Resolve Newspaper War, Buy the Inquirer

He’s 96, so it may not be a long-term solution for the newspaper.

TONIGHT: Big Freedia Twerks at NSFW

That and more in our weekend event roundup.

News

No, the Cops Aren’t Banning Protesters From Social Media

How a story from the Philly-based police chiefs’ conference got way out of hand.

News

Do Not Miss The Garden

Act fast: only six audience members per performance.

News

Blacked-Out Penn Students Are Truly Terrible

“For every ten calls we get from Penn we get Drexel once.”


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.


News

Sandusky Asks Pa. Supreme Court to Take Up His Case

Jerry’s last resort?

Philly Guy Makes Blogger’s List of Best NSFW Halloween Costumes [NSFW]

Philly rapper Steve Cizzle whipped out a lot of Halloween costumes this year. Over the weekend he was — adorably — Sonic the Hedgehog. Last […]

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ThinkFest Snapshot: Josh Shapiro

Can Government Be as Innovative as Google?

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News

13 Awesome Philly Costumes on Instagram

And one incredible one on Twitter.

News

Gunman Allegedly Kills TSA Agent at LAX

From South Jersey.

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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

Nutter Does Best Cory Booker Impersonation

Tends to injured cyclist on MLK Drive.

News

Ender’s Game: Top Gun with Tweens?

Lazor: Dystopian sci-fi blockbuster isn’t as complicated as it thinks it is.

Jim Kenney Writes Moving Love Letter to Sriracha

Begs hot sauce company to move to Philly.

Who Are the Next LGBT History Month Icons?

Equality Forum is looking for nominations.

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