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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

LISTEN: Chief Philadelphia Public Defender Slams Racial Disparities in Marijuana Arrests

Keir Bradford-Grey appears on the latest episode of our Pushback podcast.

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News

Wolf: I’ll Protect Medical Marijuana Patients from Jeff Sessions

Sessions wants to crack down on medical marijuana use.

News

Pa. Senate OKs Bill Preventing Plastic Bag Tax

The legislation now heads to the governor’s desk.

St. Joe’s Pitcher Becomes First Hawk in MLB Since Jamie Moyer

It’s been over 30 years since the Cubs called up the former Phillies pitcher in 1986.

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News

Judge Finds 6 DNC Protesters Guilty of Trespassing

One of them used a bolt cutter to get through a security fence.

Lenny Dykstra’s Advice to Graduates: Work

No school asked the former Phillie to give a commencement address, so Nails recorded his own.


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.


Differing Accounts Emerge in Alleged “Body-Slamming” of 14-Year-Old

A gym coach who was leading a class attended by an off-duty police officer says the boy was the “aggressor.”

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Equality Coalition’s “Take Pride Back” Celebration.

Opinion

Christine Flowers: Cosby = Cliff, So He Can’t Possibly Be Guilty

Weiss: The columnist seems unaware that acting is a job, not a proof of character.

North Wildwood Joins “Other Top Boardwalks” With Smoking Ban

On the heels of Wildwood proper’s smoking ban last month, North Wildwood will also prohibit cigs on the boardwalk in 2018.

News

Prepare for a Slew of Street Closures in Philly

Five events throughout the next few days are likely to jam roads.

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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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News

Commonwealth Court Upholds Philly Soda Tax

It’s the second major legal win for the city.

News

One Dead After Minivan Jumps Curb in Center City

Two pedestrians were struck Tuesday morning.

Former Phillies Catcher Carlos Ruiz Pitched for Seattle Last Night!

With the Mariners down big, Chooch took the mound in relief and gave up a home run before retiring the side.

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Montco Man Charged With Forcibly Kissing Woman Outside Wawa

Mazen Salfit of Lansdale was charged with indecent assault.

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