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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

Latest Stories

Jim Kenney on Fired Waldron Mercy Lesbian Teacher

“Discrimination and hate have no place in the Church’s teachings.”

15 Gay Philly Parties and Shows This July

From Drag Wars to queer dance parties, our list covers it all.

News

The No-B.S. Guide to a Litter-Free Block

Inside tips and expert strategies for banishing trash from your block for good.

News

The City Shuts Down Point Breeze’s Pop-Up Beer Garden

It’s a crazy story. Of course.

News

Underground Fire Knocks Out Power in Society Hill

Society Hill Towers is without power.

News

Thomas Campbell, Cop Killer, Dies in Prison

The biker killed Officer Dennis McNamara in 2002 and died while serving a life sentence for the crime.


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

WATCH: Man Breaks Into Two South Philly Businesses

Two were hit earlier this month.

The Lancaster, PA Dildo Factory Article Is Fake

It’s from a satirical website called People of Lancaster

News

These 10 Philly Docs Received $12.8 Million from Drug Companies Last Year

Pa. ranks sixth in the nation for drug company cash going to doctors.

News

Pennsylvania Is One of Top 20 States That “Americas” the Hardest

But you’ll never believe how we got so high in the rankings.

4 NJ Colleges Offering Gender Identity Disorder Health Coverage

The report indicates two of the colleges are in the Philly area.

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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.


School District of Philadelphia
News

Damn the Politicos, Hite Moves Ahead

The superintendent tries to move the district beyond crisis-mode with a big shakeup. Plus, anybody-but-Sestak.

News

WATCH: Philly Police Beat Suspect in Arrest

Video attracts national attention; police begin internal investigation.

News

Montco Police: High School A/V Tech Had Sex With Student In Sound Booth

Michael Morse has been arrested.

News

Butkovitz: Philly Schools Owe Past Employees Millions of Dollars

Plus, his office says school officials couldn’t account for 230 TransPasses used by students.

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