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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

Latest Stories

Jane Wiedlin marries Neil McGarry and Daniel Ravipinto

Go-Go’s Guitarist Officiates Local Gay Wedding

Jane Wiedlin helps a local couple say “I do.”

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News

Friday Night Lights? Not in My Backyard

What the contretemps over football in New Hope is really about.

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News

Direct Connection from River Line to Atlantic City Opens Today

Now it’s super-easy to get to AC, baby.

News

A Year Ago Today, Arlen Specter Died

Your yearly reminder that our late senator devised the single-bullet theory.

BUY THIS: Gayest Coffee Mug Ever?

Watch what happens when hot water is added.

News

TD Bank Renews Interest in Acquiring Citizens Bank

Could lead to massive layoffs.


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

Catcalled Woman Photographs Catcallers

Men seem happy just to have finally gotten a response.

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New Lawsuits in PA Court Target Notorious Birth Defect Drug

Thalidomide was thought to not have made it to the U.S. We may have been wrong.

Where to Buy the Best Seafood in Philly

  The Lobster House Cape May | 906 Schellengers Landing Road Commercial fishing boats pull right up to the dock to drop off plump day-boat […]

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News

School Closure Plan Probably a Council Power Grab

How naive of us to have thought otherwise.

More GOPs Embracing Gay Marriage

Especially those in the 18-29 age range.

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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

Former Councilwoman “Gussie” Clark dies at 81

Civic polymath’s death comes soon after her colleague Krajewski’s.

Food Lover’s Guide to Sweets

From chocolate and ice cream to gorgeous pastries, Philly’s sweet tooth is strong.

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News

PSU Should Pay Coach Bill O’Brien Now

He’s saved the program.

LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: Robert Franco

“North Philly to Gayborhood. Still Fighting.”

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