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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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Driver Acquitted in Deadly Megabus Crash

The driver of the Megabus en route to Toronto from Philadelphia that crashed into an overpass in upstate New York was acquitted of homicide charges […]

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Bench Warrant Issued for Michael Vick’s Brother Marcus

Michael Vick’s younger brother Marcus is in trouble with the law. And no, he didn’t brandish a firearm outside of a McDonald’s again. This time, […]

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Philadelphians Have Issues With City Taxes

At least that’s what 70 percent of Philadelphians think, according to a recent Pew poll. The information also suggests that 49 percent of Philadelphians would […]

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Brian Dawkins Won’t Come Back to the Eagles

The former Eagle and all-pro safety has indicated that he is ready to return for another NFL season. But Dawkins, who will be a free […]

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Preview: Shut Up & Dance

The 20th anniversary

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Rainbow LOVE at UPenn

Where did the art come from?


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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And the Philadelphia Oscar Winners Are

Hello, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Philadelphia Johnny Awards, where I will honor the greatest actors, actresses, directors and movies from Philadelphia. Today, […]

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Harvard Rallies for Gay Students

A protest over the Secret Court

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VIPs Won’t Like What Corbett’s Budget Does to Philly

Have you ever taken a long car drive, and you’re waiting for a rest stop, and your stomach is growling and everyone in the car […]

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A Consulting Firm Won’t Save Philly Schools

Here’s the walk that has to be walked by anyone proposing reform of the Philadelphia School District: Come out from behind desks and board tables, […]

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Being a Gay Football Captain

Coming out in college sports

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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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Axl Rose Apologizes to Philadelphia

Remember when Guns N’ Roses didn’t show up for that 2002 show at the First Union Center, leading to a tour cancellation and a fatwa […]

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Is Netflix Killing Movie Theaters?

My sister and brother never go to the movies. Who needs to schelp to the multiplex, they argue, when they can watch Netflix on their […]

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Has ESPN Ruined Sports Commentary?

One of my guilty pleasures is Great Sports Debate: From the Vault, which features TV episodes of the 1990s Philly sports chat fest. There’s the […]

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Morning Scoop: Tyler Clementi’s Sexual Encounter Was Rutgers Gossip

Witness Testifies That Sexual Encounter Became Gossip at Rutgers. Dharun Ravi is on trial in the Rutgers Webcam Case for, among other things, bias intimidation. […]

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