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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

News

Can Anyone Get Published?

Sometimes truth is stranger than…poetry

News

The NFL’s Stupid New Kickoff Rules

Mike Miss is pissed

Phillies Fandemonium

We scoured the city for the most hardcore Phillies fans. Click below to see their photos and read their stories. VIEW THE SLIDESHOW   Photography […]

A Philadelphian’s guide to warding off an invasion

1. As soon as you check into a hotel room, check the headboard (including the back of it, if possible), mattress, box spring and areas […]

News

Philly’s Last Catholic Bust

When Abraham was vilified

A Field Guide to Philly Pests

So you don’t have bedbugs. (Yet.) There are still plenty of other critters in these parts ready to keep you up nights


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

Fools for Breaking News

Who has headline whiplash?

News

Charlie Sheen Is A Sellout

On March 11th, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake tore through Japan, but the big news in places like TMZ, E!, and “Inside Edition” was not the […]

How Ruben Amaro Really Landed Cliff Lee

Two words: Cliff’s wife

News

Giovanni’s Room Makes History

The LGBT bookshop gets a marker

The Goods: Puddle Jumpers

Our favorite quirky, silly, stylin’ ways to guard your tiny tot against Philly’s soaking-wet spring!

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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

What We Love: Disappointing Gay Best Friend

Philly’s 24/7 Comedy Network makes us laugh

News

The iPad Is the New Transistor Radio

Tuning in to faraway places

News

Got Pole?

Matthew Izzo’s green and glam picks

Morning Scoop: DN Says Dwight Evans Lied

Plus Florida dangerous for Phils

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