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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

Don Bell Returns to CBS 3 as Sports Director

He was there previously from 2005 to 2010.

News

Stu Bykofsky Doesn’t Think I Should Have Had an Abortion

Hingston: If you’ve never been 18 years old and unwed and pregnant, shut up. Just shut up.

News

Man Arrested for Shooting Outside TLA On South Street

Charged with murder.

PHOTOS: Queer Fringe Sneak Peek Party

Some of the Festival’s most intriguing queer and LGBT artists presented samples from their shows.

News

Man Robs Philadelphia Drug Store, Returns to Steal Cigarettes

He got four packs of Newport 100s — and cash.

Kim Davis To Be Released From Jail

On the stipulation that she “shall not interfere…with the efforts of her deputy clerks to issue marriage licenses.”


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

Would Tax Reform Really Create 80,000 Jobs in Philly?

That’s the claim of a new report.

News

Pope Francis Makes It Easier to Annul Catholic Marriages

They’re the biggest changes in 300 years.

News

Arrested for Sharing Girls’ Nude SnapChat Selfies on Dropbox

North Penn grad’s yearbook quote: “I prolly had ur pics”

DiBruno Brothers Goes a Little Gay With Their Rittenhouse Sign

Well played, DiBruno Brothers.

News

Phillies Need 10 Wins to Avoid 100 Losses

A record-low crowd turned out for last night’s loss.

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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

SEPTA Doubles Number of Subway, El Stops for Pope Visit

You’ll still be able to use tokens, too!

The Interesting Connection Between Kim Davis and the Phillies

The son of a famous former Phillies pitcher is the link.

News

10,000 Pope Tickets On Sale Today

Another 20,000 set to go on sale on Wednesday.

Death at the Doorway of City Hall

For pedestrians, Philadelphia’s streets are lethal far too often.

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