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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

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News

Bill Clinton Makes Case for Hillary: She’s a “Change-Maker”

“You could drop her into any trouble spot … come back in a month, and somehow, someway, she will have made it better.”

Protestors march protesting police brutality and Hillary Clinton after a rally at City Hall.

Shut Down the DNC Protest

Things got tense as the march made its way down Broad to the Wells Fargo Center.

The Really Important Criminal Justice Conversation You Missed

It happened on Day 2 of the DNC.

News

Democrats Nominate Hillary Clinton for President

She clinched the nomination on South Dakota.

News

WATCH: Black Lives Matter Takes Over Broad Street

More than 300 protestors marched from Diamond Street to City Hall Tuesday afternoon.

News

“This Is What Democracy Looks Like”

Vourvoulias: But is the DNC seeing it?


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

The City Has Handed Out a Ton of Water So Far

If you guessed 110,000 bottles, you get a prize! Well, not really.

Great Wall of Love Thwarts Westboro Baptist Church

The peaceful demonstration wiped out the small anti-LGBTQ group within 30 minutes.

News

PHOTOS: The Big “Bernie or Bust” Rally

Photographer Jeff Fusco captured the passion of today’s demonstration in support of the Vermont senator.

News

DNC Celeb Spotting With HughE Dillon

Elizabeth Banks, David Schwimmer, Dean Norris, Nancy Pelosi and more.

News

After Storms Wash Out Speeches, Greens Rally Under I-95

Jill Stein, Cornel West speak to supporters at underpass.

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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

DNC CELEBS: Was John Kasich in Philly Last Night?

Plus: Wasserman Schultz can’t even go to Del Frisco’s without getting booed.

News

Conventioneers, It’s Clear: Take the Subway

BSL riders fare better than shuttle bus patrons at the DNC.

News

Pretty Much No Bar You Want to Be At Is Open Late for the DNC

A hookah bar? A Chinese restaurant in West Philly?

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Michelle Obama Saved the DNC Last Night

Don’t get any ideas, Melania.

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