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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

Jim Kenney Has Huge Lead in Mayor’s Race

First independent poll of the campaign shows Kenney with whopping 27-point lead over Lynne Abraham and Anthony Williams.

News

WATCH: NTSB Releases New Video of Amtrak Crash Investigation

This is the scene at the site of the disaster.

News

Exterminator Convicted in Doctor’s Death

Jason Smith was the last person known to have visited Melissa Ketunuti’s home.

News

President Obama Issues Statement on Amtrak Crash

Vice President Joe Biden did as well.

News

The Weirdest Campaign Donation Ever

Is George Norcross behind a big contribution in the Philadelphia mayor’s race?

News

Nutter Won’t Confirm Speed at Fault in Amtrak Derailment

“The search is very, very active” for missing passengers, he says.


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

In 1943, Train Crashed Near Same Spot as Amtrak Derailment

Seventy-nine people were killed and 117 injured in a train crash 72 years ago.

Piper Kerman to Speak at AIDS Education Month Event

Plus what else is in store for the 2015 conference.

News

SEPTA, Acela Trains Struck Before Amtrak Crash

Questions mount as the investigation continues.

News

Thirty Years Later, MOVE Still Hurts

Booker: I left the city because of MOVE. I came back out of a sense of duty.

News

Death Toll Rises in Amtrak Derailment

WSJ reports “excessive speed” suspected as cause of crash.

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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.


Cate Blanchett Reveals Lesbian Past

In juicy Variety interview.

News

New Level of Crazy in Ori Feibush vs. Kenyatta Johnson

Feibush staged a fake debate, then cried foul when Johnson didn’t show.

News

Neighbors Acted As First Responders

A Buckius Street resident describes the tragic scene immediately after Amtrak train 188 derailed.

Edmond Beacon Way (It Should be Edmund Bacon Way)
News

Ed Bacon’s First, Last Names Misspelled on Street Sign

“Edmond Beacon Way.”

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