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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

Iverson’s Practice Rant, 13 Years Later

A look back at what we’ve been talkin’ ’bout.

COLLAGE Festival Queer School Now in Session

The three-day homo arts fest starts tonight.

News

Here’s Why Your Trash Is Being Picked Up Late

New report says 80,000 households have not had their garbage picked up on time recently.

News

Philly’s Ibraheim Campbell on Being Drafted by the Browns

He was taken 115th overall.

News

Supporters Rally for Teacher Who Assigned Mumia “Get Well” Letters

Critics say Marilyn Zuniga should never teach again.

News

Uber Forced to Turn Over Top-Secret Data to State

A $19 million fine against the company was proposed.


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.


Want Your Kids to Grow Up Rich? Move to Bucks

New study shows big differences in future earnings for poor kids, depending on where they grow up.

News

Man Who Jumped From Philly Hotel Balcony Identified

Sean McGrellis was a local church musician.

SeniorLAW Center to Honor LGBT/AIDS Activist David Fair

In first-ever “6 Over 60” Awards.

News

Dear Philly Media: Stop Calling the Mayoral Race Boring

It’s lazy. Worse, it turns voters off.

News

Mayor Offers $10K Reward in Girl’s Shooting

Nutter on shooter: “That’s a real a–hole.”

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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.


Sandusky Files New Appeal of Conviction

Says pretrial publicity, lawyer missteps made his trial unfair.

News

Police Searching for 16-Year-Old Escaped Prisoner

Haseem Singletary was last seen in West Philadelphia.

News

The Brief: Tony Williams’ Huge Gambit

Will the mayoral candidate’s risky move attract voters angry about police corruption?

News

PPA Sells 3 Taxi Medallions — At a Steep Discount

They’re the first to sell since auctions opened last fall — no thanks to Uber.

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