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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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PHOTOS: Summit Ball 2015

Philadelphia Black Pride and Philadelphia FIGHT teamed up to present the hot evening of entertainment.

News

Chinese-Born Federal Reserve Worker Says He Was Treated Like a Spy

He was fired by the Fed in 2013.

This is the World’s Worst Men’s Bathing Suit

Meet the knitted “crochet beach thong.”

News

Jersey Man Arrested After Peeing on Casino Slots

And then he really ran out of luck.

News

Courts Still Throwing Out Drug Cases Connected to Notorious Unit

Even though a jury found the officers not guilty of corruption charges.

The Cul-de-Sac Is Dying

Over the last 20-years, America has stopped building as many roads to nowhere, and that’s a strong sign that sprawl is in retreat.


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.


Dario Saric Not Coming Over This Season

And other Sixers-related news as the NBA draft approaches.

INTERVIEW: Dr. Rachel Levine

For Dr. Rachel Levine, Pennsylvania’s the newly appointed Physician General, collaboration is second nature.

Congrats to Nellie Fitzpatrick and Tracie Palmer

Philadelphia’s Director of LGBT Affairs is now married.

News

Sixers Draftland: Is Mario Hezonja Confident… or Cocky?

Croatian shooter combines elite shooting and athleticism with huge question marks.

Insider: the Practical Case for Helping Ex-Cons

The House is poised to ban some drug felons from public benefits for life.

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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

State May Expand Smoking Ban to All Clubs and Bars

“We weren’t ready to go non-smoking nine years ago. But today we are.”

News

Nutter Heads Back to Vatican

Two sides are still planning out details of Pope Francis’s trip to Philly.

News

A Miracle in Charleston

Mathis: Awed by the families who forgive Dylann Roof, who doesn’t deserve it.

News

America’s Founding Racism Rears Ugly Head in Charleston

Coard: Sticks and stones will break your bones, but systemic racism will kill you (if you’re black).

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