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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

The Best LGBTQ Events This Weekend

Coming up: slayings, spills, screams, and a splash!

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News

Bernie Delegate Upset Over Use of Her Image in Hillary Tweet

“I feel like my voice hasn’t been heard.”

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News

Feds: Knives Found on DNC Protester

He was one of seven latest arrests.

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Poll: Clinton Up by 9 Points in Pennsylvania

Thanks to Philly, naturally.

News

Clinton’s Post-DNC Campaign Rally to Move Indoors

The public event has been relocated to Temple University.

News

DNC Celebs: Eva Longoria, Bryan Cranston and … MC Hammer?!

The ’80s hip-hop legend really knows where to eat.


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.


Petition: Keep the Broad Street Parking Ban Going

And most of the signers, organizers say, live close to South Broad.

News

Prepare Yourself: Here Come Flash Floods

And you thought weather couldn’t get worse during the DNC.

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News

SEPTA Suspends Pay-on-Board Option for Some Trains

Riders boarding at Center City stops during rush hour must pay before entering.

News

Media Barred From Today’s Lady Gaga DNC Concert

Well, one outlet is going to be there.

News

2016 DNC, Day 4: Wrapping Up, Looking Back

We’re in the final stretch. Here’s what to expect today.

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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

Obama Doesn’t Approve of Your Pathetic Voter Turnout, Philly

In a speech for the ages, the president urged Americans to do a radical thing: Vote for mayor.

News

Obama Talks Up Hillary, Hillary Pops By to Thank Him

POTUS still knows how to work a crowd.

Tim Kaine speaking at the 2016 DNC
News

Kaine Does Trump Impression in Speech Accepting VP Nod

It was pretty good, too.

Victor Tiffany, Yahne Ndgo speak in support of Jill Stein at the 2016 DNC
News

Bernie Backers: Trump Will Be President, It Will Be Dems’ Fault

“The result is going to be a Trump presidency.”

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