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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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News

Dykstra Claims He Blackmailed Umps

“I had to do what I had to do to win and support my family.”

News

Terry Tracy Wants To Take City Hall On the Road

The Council candidate envisions a “funky repurposed food truck with some music” bringing city services to neighborhoods.

News

Bike Thief Caught On Camera Outside Triangle Tavern

He made off with a Giant hybrid.

News

76ers Season Begins Tonight

The 76ers open up regular season play tonight when they take on the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden center.

Bad News in the Blight Wars

Judge rules against city’s most effective anti-blight program.

News

SEPTA’s Tab for Pope Visit? $4 Million

Headlines: But the hope is the feds will pick up some of the tab.


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.


How Safe Are Tasers?

A man Tasered by a SEPTA officer died Monday. For now, SEPTA Police have no plans to review their use.

Pedro Redding Has Preliminary Hearing Today

The defendant in the Kiesha Jenkins murder case faces a judge.

News

Does “Bullet Voting” Really Work?

7 takeaways from a new study on an old voting tactic.

News

City Settles Suit With Catholic Pediatrician

Agrees it cannot force docs to prescribe contraceptives.

News

Mayor Nutter Says It’s Time to Disband the School Reform Commission

He proposes that an appointed nine-member local board replace the SRC by September of 2017.

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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.


Rutgers Camden To Examine Trans Medicine Discrimination

A free panel this evening will discuss barriers and difficulties that trans individuals often encounter with healthcare.

Broadway’s Anthony Rapp Giving Lecture on HIV/AIDS at Jefferson

The RENT star will talk about how art influenced social discourse.

News

We Have a Halloween Pet Costume Problem

Weymouth: Say what you will about the economy, but Americans came up with $350 million to transform our Pomeranians into sillier-looking Pomeranians last year.

News

8 Great Phillie Phanatic GIFs

Good Morning America just named him best baseball mascot!

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