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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

Villanova Is Great Again; Can The Wildcats Deliver in March?

The Wildcats thumped St. Joe’s last night.

News

Central High School Named Nation’s Most Diverse

No one group dominates at the historically high-achieving Philadelphia public school, according to a new national ranking.

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Fairmount Park Mansions: 10 Things You Didn’t Know

Just in time for this year’s holiday house tours, the scoop on Lemon Hill, Chamounix, Mount Pleasant and more.

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SEPTA Tunnel in University City to Close for Emergency Repairs

Closure will force SEPTA to detour or substitute buses for trains on three Regional Rail lines this weekend.

News

“Gerry the Grinch” Targets Newspaper Layoffs

Parody alternately satirizes, pleads with owner to reverse job reductions.

News

76ers Likes: Robert Covington’s Emergence Key

Robert Covington’s emergence as a two-way player has made him a very valuable piece in the Sixers rebuild.


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

2nd Okafor Fight Video Surfaces; Police Report Filed

TMZ: Charges will likely be filed.

News

Police Seek “Persons of Interest” in Nightclub Murder

Two victims were beaten in October outside Tierra Colombiana. One died.

Philadelphia School District Building

Op-Ed: Why We Need 300 Different Plans for Philly’s Schools

Every school is different. It’s time we started treating them that way.

News

Temple Adjuncts Join Full-Time Faculty Union

Part-time professors vote two-to-one in favor of unionizing.

INTERVIEW: R. Eric Thomas on his Gayborhood-Inspired Play

Time is On Our Side gets a special reading next week at the William Way Center.

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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

Chicago Eyes Ramsey for a Homecoming

Morning headlines: Windy City is looking to replace top cop fired over Laquan McDonald shooting.

News

Immediate Reaction: Sixers Win!

The Sixers picked up their first win of the season by defeating Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers 103-91 at the Wells Fargo Center.

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Tony Wroten Could Return in 8-10 Days

Sixers point guard Tony Wroten could make his season debut sometime in the next 8-10 days.

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Naked or Not, Pirelli Calendar Is Just a Promotional Calendar

Weymouth: Sex still sells, and half-naked photos aren’t going anywhere.

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