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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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Michael Nutter
News

7 Revelations About Who Sits in “The Mayor’s Box”

Guess which councilman is a big Michael Buble fan.

News

Top Wharton Official Resigns, Effective Friday

Says it has nothing to do with critical WSJ article.

News

10 Attractions Not Affected by the Shutdown

There’s still lots to do in Philly.

G Philly’s Big Gay Story Slam

Six storytellers share the inspiration behind their LGBT Six-Word Memoirs.

News

Boyd Theater May Be Renovated, At Long Last

Florida company wants eight screen and a restaurant.

News

New Baby Smell is Real, and Addictive

How much will you pay to sniff a baby’s head?


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.


Sims, McCarter to Introduce PA Marriage Equality Act

Could HB 1686 be the one that make same-sex marriage the law of the land?

News

City Hall Will Attempt to Collect School Tax

Haven’t we heard this promise before? Do they mean it this time?

News

Sandusky Won’t Get a New Trial

Appeals court says his conviction will stick.

News

Free Orchestra Concert Tonight!

A union strike in New York is to your benefit.

News

Walmart Building Huge Distribution Center in Pennsylvania

The state becomes a leader in the warehouse sector.

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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

Man Builds Boat, Can’t Get It To Water

The insane saga of boatmaker Jonah Eaton

News

Sixers’ Tank Job Is Incredibly Noble

Rebuilding effort is among mankind’s greatest tasks, ever.

Ray Emery
News

A (Not-So) Brief History of the Flyers’ Goalie Problem

A tradition continues.

Rep. Yanks Support of LGBT Non-Discrimination Bill

He cites the tired trans “bathroom issue.”

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