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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

Photos: Flaming Lips Get Spacey on the River

Tame Impala and Sean Lennon rounded out the psychedelic lineup.

Lehigh Co. Tea Partier Compares Same-Sex Couples to Pets

Tom C. Creighton says giving marriage benefits to gay couples is like sending tax dollars to your dog.

News

Berks Politician Targeting “Revenge Porn”

Will big porno fight back?

News

Janitor Plants Hidden Cameras In Catholic School

Won’t spend a day in jail.

News

So PA Just Created a Probably Pointless Tourism Agency

We kinda already have one, guys.

Tom Corbett

VIDEO: Gov. Corbett Compares Gay Marriage to Incest

See him make a fool of himself on TV.


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

Sandra Bullock Mesmerizes in Gravity

Add “astrophobia” to your list of greatest fears.

News

Tropical Storm Karen Approacheth

It’s been too dry around here anyways, right?

LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: Representative Brian Sims

Today, Philly State Representative Brian Sims, who just yesterday introduced new marriage equality legislation in Love Park.

News

What Miley Can Learn From Sinead

One rebelled on SNL. The other is selling something.

News

Why Shouldn’t Jobless Do Community Service?

Liberals are wrong on this key issue.

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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

City Council Snubs Mayor’s Plan to Raise Cash for Schools

Not fans of sales taxes.

Capitol Building

Shots Fired on Capitol Hill

One reportedly dead.

News

10 Communication Tips for School Admins (and Anyone Else)

Read this before you send that racist text.

News

Watch Daylin Leach Get Decked By Fellow Democrat

In a softball game. But still.

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