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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

A Gallery of 47 Bernie Sanders Supporters’ T-Shirts

From today’s march to the DNC.

News

Celeb Sightings: From Elizabeth Warren to Anderson Cooper

And DWS at … Maggiano’s?!?!?!?

Vermin Supreme gives his stump speech at a Bernie Sanders protest
News

WATCH: Vermin Supreme Is In Philly for the DNC

The satirist says he hopes to be chosen as the nominee.

News

WATCH: Giant Inflatable Joints Marched Around City Hall

It’s all part of a weed legalization protest (duh).

News

WATCH: Supercut of Darrell Clarke Attacking Donald Trump

“He might send you back to where he thinks you came from!”

The Ultimate LGBTQ DNC Guide

The parties, protests, forums, and events you don’t want to miss!


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.


Best of Philly: Best Philadelphians 2016

Movers, shakers, creators, instigators: the Philadelphians who are crushing it right now.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz was booed during a delegation breakfast at the DNC on Monday.
News

DNC Chair Booed in Philly This Morning

Members of the audience yelled “Shame!” at Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

I-95 Traffic
News

I-95 Congestion: Huge Accident Northbound, DNC Traffic Southbound

Here’s why it’s taking forever to get anywhere this morning.

News

2016 DNC, Day 1: What to Expect

The convention starts today with the theme of “United Together.”

News

PHOTOS: Bernie or Bust Protest

Diehard Sanders supporters take to abroad Street.

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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.


Protesters march holding a 'Clean Energy Revolution' sign
News

Thousands March in Center City Against Fossil Fuels

Organizers said 10,000 were there.

Kenney, Ross Discuss Plans for DNC Protests

Violent attacks in Germany and France have led to some tactical changes.

Bernie Sanders supporter - Waffles the Clown - in a rat suit
News

WATCH: An Interview With a Bernie Supporter in a Rat Suit

His name is Waffles the Clown.

News

PPA: We’ll Tow Your Car If You Park In the Middle of Broad Street During DNC

The weird tradition is temporarily put on hold.

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