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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

The Brief: Why We Didn’t Know Who Was Winning the Philly Mayor’s Race Until This Week

Spoiler: Cell phones are to blame.

News

Amtrak CEO Takes “Full Responsibility”

Meanwhile, authorities say even older failsafes were unavailable to prevent tragedy.

News

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Mathis: Why prosecutors couldn’t convict Narcotics Unit cops accused of corruption.

News

NTSB: Train Went From 70 to 100 MPH in 49 Seconds

Officials say engineer Brandon Bostian has agreed to be interviewed about the crash.

News

Allan Domb Thinks He Can Wipe Out Philly’s Tax Delinquency Crisis

A series of Citified Q&As with the top Democratic challengers in the at-large City Council race.

News

The Politics of Amtrak Funding

Or: Why conservatives hate trains so much.


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.


Insider: Here’s How to Ensure Super PACs Don’t Pay to Play

Vidas: City law needs to recognize the post-Citizens United world that we live in.

News

Will Philly End Its Rape Kit Backlog?

Red states, blue states and Congress are all making it a priority. In Philadelphia… it’s complicated.

First Gay Fighting Video Game Released Today

Does it go too far with LGBT stereotypes?

News

Williams Presses Attack on Kenney, But Is Anybody Listening?

The frontrunner picks up the endorsement of Darrell Clarke while the media focuses on the Amtrak tragedy.

City Council Votes to Make Permanent the Office of LGBT Affairs

Good news for Director Helen Fitzpatrick.

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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

Nutter: Death Toll at 8, Everyone Accounted For

The final victim was pulled from the wreckage on Thursday.

News

Rendell Attacks Congressional “SOBs” in Wake of Amtrak Derailment

“These SOBs didn’t even have the decency to table the vote.”

News

Paul Steinke Wants to Transform Corridors

A series of Citified Q&As with the top Democratic City Council challengers.

News

Narcotics Cops Found Not Guilty

Acquitted on all counts of corruption and shaking down drug dealers.

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