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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

Ramsey Defends Police Statements in Tate-Brown Case

Blames media for “rush” to share details.

News

Hot Enough for You?

Record temps and a heat advisory are expected today.

Should the PPA Have the Power to Ticket … Everything?

Democratic mayoral nominee Jim Kenney has a very interesting idea.

PHOTOS: QOTA at P’unk Burger, Occasionette, and HOME

QOTA invaded not one but three different venues last evening for a huge Pride month celebration.

News

Frankie Avalon Backs Effort To Save South Philly Mural

DJ Jerry Blavat also pitched in to help save the project.

News

(Update) “Black Madam” Given 10-to-20-Year Sentence

Butt-plumping procedure ended in young woman’s death.


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

Alice Goffman’s Book on “Fugitive Life” in Philly Under Attack

Critics say Penn alum’s depiction of police and hospitals is the stuff of urban legend. She says otherwise.

Miley Cyrus Comes Out as Bisexual

“I am literally open to every single thing that is consenting and doesn’t involve an animal and everyone is of age.”

News

5,000 Buses Expected for September’s Papal Visit

“There’s never been an event like this before, period,” says CEO of bus logistics company.

News

Philly Lawmakers Put Off Vote to Spend $7M on Land for New Prison

It’s a win for anti-prison groups.

A Philadelphia-Based LGBT Social Policy Survey is Leaving Readers Confused

The linguistics of the poll is causing some concern.

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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.


How the On-Demand Economy Can Bring New Vitality to Kingsessing

(And a bunch of other Philadelphia neighborhoods.)

Opinion

Serena Williams Is Black and Female

Francis: Why our greatest athlete doesn’t get her due.

Phillies Draft a Bunch of Players Related to Guys They Employ

It’s a tradition!

News

Those New York Escapees Might Be in Philly! (But Probably Not)

Police are skeptical.

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