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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

Ask Monica: Divorce-Proof Your Marriage

Nine easy-to-do tips.

News

Could We See 70 MPH Speed Limits in PA?

Meet your new favorite legislator!

Weekend Roundup

What the gays (and orangutans) are doing this weekend in Philadelphia.

News

3 Reasons the Sixers Should Sign Jason Collins

Win-win-win.

News

VIDEO: Scott Hartnell’s Hilarious Fake Fake Audi Ad

So meta, I might just buy a car.

News

Zillow’s Very Racist Reason for You to Move to Philly

The dumbest top-ten list you’ll see today.


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.


Walking Dead Season 4
News

What to Expect from The Walking Dead

Including a dangerous new character!

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News

Anonymous Donor Restores Masterman and Central Libraries

The prestigious get more prestigious.

Philadelphia Building Collapse
News

Building Collapse Architect Pleading the Fifth

Feds say he doesn’t have that right.

News

PHOTOS: Shaq, in Camden

Next to Christie. Make your own joke.

News

Man Killed By SEPTA Bus in Center City

Avoid 22nd and Chestnut.

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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

VIDEO: Philly Has a Stop-and-Frisk Problem

46-year-old cop aggressive and verbally abusive.

News

Why Millennials Should Opt Out of Obamacare

Or how the ACA is like that scene from Training Day.

LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: Brittany Lynn

The Philly drag legend has been “queen for more than a day.”

Gay Marriage in 10 Days

Path cleared for same-sex weddings in New Jersey.

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