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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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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

Every year, my wife goes on a trip with her ex-boyfriend. That may be why we’ve stayed married for a quarter century

There is a story I like to tell about my marriage, which hit 25 years in June. I probably like telling it a little too […]

Five tips for staying healthy and stress-free before your wedding.

Clean Up Your Diet 1. Stay hydrated. Drinking water throughout the day stems hunger and keeps energy levels up. 2. Go green. “Add lots of […]

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60 Seconds With Preston & Steve

Today’s clip: Chicken-slaughtering monkey

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Philly QFest Picks

What to go see this weekend

The Duck Boat Disaster

A first-person account

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Big Daddy Graham

Is in a really bad mood


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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Friday Movie Blog

A review of Despicable Me

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Younger Men, Older Women

Are May-December romances kosher?

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Dr. Who?

Finding quick, friendly healthcare

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Darth Vader for Sale

An otherworldly auction

The Good Life: Nautical Chic

Since everyone from Stone Harbor to Seaside already has a navy-and-white-striped shirt … Click here to see our nautical chic picks.

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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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Support Lindsay Lohan!

She needs our sympathy

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Local author’s foodie book

Chestnut Hill to Mumbai to Paris

Daily Scoop

Vick was involved in a

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North Philly on Foot

Taking the road less traveled … into Kensington

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