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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

Who Would Replace Kathleen Kane?

Lynne Abraham may be interested in the gig.

News

Brigantessa Cook Arrested on Child Porn Charges

“Taylor is not welcome back,” says restaurant

News

2.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shook Central Jersey

People 25 miles away reported feeling the ground tremble early this morning.

Court Date Delayed for Defendants in Gay Bashing Case

A report indicates they’ll return again on September 17.

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Man Admits Flushing Fake Poker Chips Down Casino Toilet

He’ll serve five years for it.

Philly’s LGBT Homeless Youth Count Data in Context

It is extremely difficult to get homeless youth to participate in these polls.


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.


Megan Hilty Coming to Philly

The star of the now-shuttered Smash is coming to town.

News

Utley Trade Talks Heat Up

Giants want him, but he wants an assurance of playing time.

At Last, Nutter Outlines City’s Pope Security Plan

Three zones of crowd control, with a magnetometer-screened inner ring.

Fake Twitter Account Schools Target Gender-Netural Complaints

“Being called ‘idiotic’ by a Palin supporter is the best thing we’ve seen all day!”

News

Judge Won’t Release “Porngate” Emails

Says they weren’t part of case that led to charges against Kathleen Kane.

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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

Will Pa. Forsake the Democrats in 2016?

We’ve voted for Democrats in six straight elections. Are we ready for a Republican?

News

Tom Brady Fights For His Legacy

Missanelli: Why he won’t lose his case against the NFL.

Happy Hour at Bar Volver is Seriously Amazing

It’s barely out of the Gayborhood, and worth the few extra steps.

Philly’s Icon Ebony Fierce Featured on “I’m From Driftwood”

“I’m like everything sprinkled all on top of one chocolate cake, one big old chocolate cake.”

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