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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

The No-B.S. Philadelphia Election Guide

From the mayor’s race, to Council to the Supreme Court, here’s everything you need to know for Tuesday’s election.

News

Michael Nutter and Tom Wolf Are Coming to ThinkFest

Are you?

News

Best Thing This Week

Jahlil Okafor’s outstanding NBA debut.

News

Temple Comes Up Just Short Against Notre Dame

A Philly guy broke Owls fans’ hearts.

News

Best and Worst of Philly College GameDay Signs

There were lots of Bill Cosby jokes.

News

Buzz Bissinger Confronts Michael Moore In Philly

Watch the video.


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

Want to Sing the National Anthem at a Temple Football Game?

It will cost you. A lot.

OUT in Theaters

Philadelphia Film Festival’s gay weekend picks.

News

Temple Stadium Not Cool, Say Potential Neighbors

“This is going to be a dialogue,” says university.

News

Now Is the Time to Build the Temple Football Stadium

Bradley: Yes, there will be challenges. And headaches. They’ll be worth it.

News

The Three Philly Ballot Questions, in Plain English

A big bureaucratic re-org? A permanent office of LGBT affairs? A $156 million bond?

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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

College GameDay Set All Ready

The ESPN show is expected to draw thousands to Independence Hall tomorrow.

News

6 Reasons Why Tuesday’s Supreme Court Election Is Absolutely Crucial

The stakes? School funding. Gun control. Redistricting. And so much more.

News

Cops Post Drug Flier as Facebook Joke, Public Responds With Actual Leads

“Hey, I’ll take it,” says the chief.

News

Inky, Daily News Newsrooms to Merge

Restructuring will result in job reductions in “every area” of the company.

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