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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

Wanted: Extras for a #PopeInPhilly Video

Officials still looking to pump up an antsy city.

Should Cops Who Shoot Civilians Be Named?

A new bill would keep secret the names of most police involved in shootings.

News

Astronaut Posts Amazing Photo of Philly From Space

Still manages to mention cheesesteaks.

Tangle Movement Arts Tackles Major Issues in FringeArts Show

It features an all-female ensemble of gender-bending, non-conforming performers.

News

Perry Milou “In Discussions” With Getty Over Pope Painting

The photo agency said it was investigating him.

News

Mob Lawyer Bounces From Alex Capasso Child Porn Case

Why? Capasso is reportedly broke and seeking a plea deal.


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

RiverLink Ferry to Offer Pope Service

A way to cross the Delaware River without walking across a gigantic bridge.

25 Gay Things to Do in Philly This September

From Madonna to Six Flags to Jackie Beat, there’s a little something for everyone.

News

Pope Francis Says Priests Can Forgive Abortion

Usually abortion is a grave sin only senior church figures can absolve. An exception is being made for a year.

News

Former PLCB Official Charged in Kickback Scheme

Feds says James H. Short Jr. is expected to plead guilty.

News

Darrell Clarke’s School District Power Play

His real beef isn’t about hirings or transparency. It’s about influence for City Council.

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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.


Supreme Court Declines Emergency Stay Request From Kim Davis

“She must either choose to follow the law or resign her public position.”

News

5 Porngate Questions Seth Williams Needs to Answer Now

Otterbein: We get it, “official reviews” take time. But the D.A. needs to answer these right now.

The Washington Post Trolls the Entire City of Philadelphia

The paper wrote that Philly is known as a “second-rate stopover between Washington and New York City.”

News

Coatesville’s Racist Texting Scandal Yields Federal Whistleblower Lawsuit

Gawker called administrators’ messages: “The most racist texts ever.”

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