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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

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Plus other awesome events worthy of your attendance.

News

Bobby Henon Not Answering Questions About FBI Raid

It’s been 13 days since his office was searched.

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News

Clinton Announces “Pa. African Americans for Hillary”

Clarke, Evans, Blackwell, Reynolds Brown and Nutter headline the list of prominent Philly pols on the leadership council.

News

So, Where Is Olympic Silver Medalist Nia Ali From?

Philly? New Jersey? Somewhere else?

News

11 Things About the Philadelphia Folk Festival

Beatniks! Zoning fights! Theft rings! Buffy Sainte-Marie! 55 years of guitars under the stars

News

Here’s What the Phillies Would Look Like if They Were Beatles

The Phillies … with mop-top haircuts.


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

Seriously, What the Hell Happened with Kathleen Kane?

Gambacorta: A misguided sense of righteousness doomed her even more than the grand jury leak.

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News

Christie Says He’ll Vote to Expand Casinos to Northern New Jersey

The idea has drawn criticism from those who say it could hurt Atlantic City.

News

This Portrait of Seth Williams Is a Superb Symbol of Philly’s Self-Important Pols

It’s literally priceless.

LGBTQ&A: Diner en Blanc’s Fernando Valle

We chatted with the popular group leader about this year’s event.

News

Clinton Super PAC to Pause TV Ads in Pa.

Just as Donald Trump’s campaign is set to being airing ads in the state.

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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

Did Phillies Fans Cheer Too Much for Chase Utley?

He’s a Dodger now. He was cheered extensively. Some people aren’t happy about it.

News

Former Philly Police Commissioner John Timoney Dies

Timoney, 68, worked with the PPD between 1998 and 2001.

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News

Discouraged From Swimming in Dumpsters, Philly Embraces Pickup Truck Pools

They take up slightly less space and water.

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News

Once a Bernie Backer, Philly Rapper Freeway Now Supports Hillary

“We gonna get it poppin’ for Hillary.”

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