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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

Phillies Select Mickey Moniak with First Overall Pick in Draft

He’s projected as a well-rounded player.

News

Will Philly’s Soda Tax Make Coca-Cola the Next Philip Morris?

Smoking bans started at the state and local level, too — then spread across the country.

News

Council Demanding Answers on Soda Tax Revenue

They’ll hold hearings on the city’s financial health.

News

Huge International Soccer Tourney Hits Philly

What Copa America means for Philly — and the U.S. bid to host the 2026 World Cup.

News

Card Counter: I Was Roughed Up at Valley Forge Casino

A Main Line man claims he was chained to a chair, denied water and stiffed of winnings.

TOP PICKS: The Best LGBTQ Events This Weekend

Philly Gay Pride weekend is in full swing!


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.


The Motivos teams at Taller Puertorriqueño's Meet the Author series. Courtesy of Jenée Chizick-Agüero
News

Philly Student Mag Just Got Credentialed for the DNC

Vourvoulias: The reporters for Motivos look a lot like the future the party would like to lay claim to.

A screenshot of Pennsylvania's Megan's Law website, where Michaela Naughton found her boss Frank Laurenzi on the sex offenders list.
News

When Your Boss Is a Registered Sex Offender

Would you be okay working with a convicted sex offender? If not, where should they work?

News

Bernie Bros Planning to Camp for the DNC

Four days of peace, love… and Bernie.

News

Of Course Someone Chucked a Bottle at Ryan Howard

Spikol: Philly fans aren’t inclined to reverence or even respect. Here’s how to change things.

News

Police: This Guy Threw a Rock Through the D.A.’s Window

It happened at 2:19 a.m. on Wednesday, authorities say.

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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

Philly’s First Two-Way Protected Bike Lane is Coming

And it’s a big win-win for parking and biking.

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Yes, You Can Soon Buy Wine at Grocery Stores

You can also get it shipped to your home. And you can get it on Sundays.

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Philly Soda Tax Gets Thumbs-Up From Council

A Council panel approved the tax Wednesday.

President Obama Predicts That AIDS Can Be Ended By 2030

Plus: Christian rocker Trey Pearson comes out of the closet.

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