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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

Lynn Ordered Back to Prison

After Pennsylvania Supreme Court reinstated his child endangerment conviction.

News

Officials: We’re Ready for Center City Protest

No traffic or transit detours are planned — yet — but courts will close early.

Brian Sims Endorses Sherrie Cohen

In her run for City Council At-Large.

Philly’s Getting a Gloria Casarez Mural

Mural Arts to honor the LGBT advocate.

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News

SEPTA Wants to Split the 23 Into Two Routes

McQuade: There are two easy ways to remember this. Oddly, neither was planned.

News

Archdiocese Settles Sex Abuse Suits

Cases settled for undisclosed amount.


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

WATCH: Drone Video of the S.S. United States

Up close and personal.

The Brief: “We’re Sitting on a Powder Keg”

Plus, the peculiar case of a perjuring cop and a look at the City Commissioner candidates.

News

Christie Ally Expected to Plea in Bridgegate Scandal

Is David Wildstein cooperating with prosecutors?

News

Ruling in Lynn Case Could be Bad for Penn State Defendants

Child endangerment statute interpreted broadly by the courts.

News

“Philly Is Baltimore” Protest Planned Today

Rally scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at City Hall.

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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

Could Infrared Technology Vaporize Potholes in Philly?

City Councilman David Oh thinks so.

Big Gay Ice Cream Opening As Soon As Friday

Just in time for the gorgeous weekend.

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News

Eagles Fans Have Some of the Best Grammar in the NFL

Third-best in the NFL!

If Philly Swallowed the Suburbs, Would It Boost the Regional Economy?

There are 370+ municipalities in the Delaware Valley. Cutting that total down could create efficiencies.

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