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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

Local Theater Production Provokes Controversy

Members of the theater community have penned an open letter over a production of The Radicalisation of Bradley Manning.

News

The Ori Feibush V. Kenyatta Johnson Verdict Is In

A jury sided with Feibush, and awarded him $34,000.

News

Clarke Wants $100 Million to Fund Housing Repairs

He’ll introduce a bill Thursday to expand housing preservation programs.

Justin Bieber at Johnny Brenda's
News

This Man Tried to Smoke Up Justin Bieber at Johnny Brenda’s

Bieber said no. Still, it didn’t hurt to try.

News

SEPTA: Key Will Supposedly Fully Launch by Fall 2016

Some local colleges may provide Key cards to students as part of their tuition.

News

Two Bike Accidents Tuesday Precede “Ride of Silence”

One was fatal.


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.


LGBTQ&A: Isaiah Solomon Freeman

A queer filmmaker of color on his new short, White|Wash.

News

The Philly Area Schools That Rejected Obama, Hanks

Hingston: Or, things that keep an admissions officer awake late at night …

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News

You Can Buy This Photo of Jim Fregosi and Richard Nixon

For less than $100!

News

Philly’s Court-Appointed Attorneys Are Getting Screwed

But the Kenney administration is planning to help fix this problem.

News

D.A.’s Office Using Volunteers to Help Wayward Youths

Facing a panel of neighbors might be better than facing a judge.

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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.


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News

10 Years Ago Today, A Man Ran Into a Wall in South Philly

Remembering Aaron Rowand’s big catch.

News

Face It, Sen. Toomey, You’re a Cafeteria Catholic Like the Rest of Us

Vourvoulias: Philly should not be a “sanctuary city,” says Republican incumbent

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News

Trump: Chris Christie Could Be My Vice President

He has “a very good list of five or six people” for VP.

News

Ori Feibush and Kenyatta Johnson Testify

Here’s what happened on the first day of testimony in the federal civil trial.

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