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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: William Way Community Center’s Homecoming

The annual event celebrated the Center’s 40th anniversary.

News

Pat Toomey Sent Us a Box of Chocolates

Take a peek inside his Senate candy desk

News

Mayor of Jersey Shore Town Says No More Tourists

He effectively closed it for four hours on Sunday.

News

Draftland: Does Embiid Setback Change Sixers’ Plans?

Bodner on what news about the injured big man’s rehabilitation means.

News

Welcome to Sixers Draftland

Will the Sixers get the big star they need to become an elite basketball force? Follow along as draft expert Derek Bodner dives deep into the NBA draft.

Seth MacFarlane Talks Caitlyn Jenner in “Family Guy”

“Nobody sets out to offend or shock for the sake of shocking.”


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.


Still Bowling Alone

Only one in three Americans trust each other. Can great public spaces bring them closer together?

News

Archdiocese Announces Three Churches to Close

They are relegated to “profane but not sordid use.”

Channing Tatum Does “Magic Mike” at LA Pride

He shook his groove thang in a rainbow handkerchief.

News

130-Year-Old Water Main Bursts in West Philly, Eats Cars

Is it time for the federal government to get involved in fixing our aging infrastructure?

News

Why The Latest Liquor Privatization Bill Might Actually Pass

Yes, Republicans are try, trying again.

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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.


Faces of Philly Pride: An Instagram Photo Essay

No matter where you celebrate, it’s a community of different types.

News

Chickens! Chickens Everywhere!

Philly’s backyard fowl are flourishing. Is it time to overturn the ban? Depends on whom you ask.

News

Relax, Everyone: Millennials Are Getting Plenty

Otterbein: What hand-wringing over new studies about millennial sexual activity misses.

News

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

Those upstate New York murderers weren’t in town.

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