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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

Man in Eagles Jacket Rescues Passenger from Subway Tracks

But SEPTA would prefer it if passengers didn’t jump into the tracks to make rescues.

Philanthropy Friday: Devereux

More on its recent teamup with the HRC.

News

Is Sexism Hurting Lynne Abraham?

The mayoral candidate says the media has “treated me differently because I’m a woman.”

News

Flyers Fire Coach Craig Berube

“I just didn’t feel he got enough out of our group collectively,” Flyers General Manager Ron Hextall said.

Opinion

The Sixers Are A Muddled Mess

Missanelli: Operation Tank Fest is going nowhere fast.

GIVEAWAY: Win Tickets to Heroes Vs. Villains

A Stonewall fundraiser at Tabu.


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.


6 Key Takeaways From Mayor Nutter’s Final 5-Year Plan

A mixed picture on taxes.

News

World Immunization Week Resolution Sent to Committee

It’s not a “noncontroversial” resolution.

How Long Before Center City Is as Dense as Manhattan?

If you’re under 30, you could live to see it.

News

3 Reasons A Municipal Bank Is A Bad Idea

Anthony Williams’ well-intentioned idea won’t work.

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News

The Brief: Black Activists Dismayed by Black Pols’ Support for Jim Kenney

Attorney George Burrell says past black leaders are “rolling over in their graves.”

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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

Will Online Gambling Come to Pennsylvania?

Bill intended to resupply dwindling stock of aging gamblers.

News

Big Idea: Rename PHL for Ben Franklin

Philadelphia’s great statesman died 225 years today. Rechristening the airport is the proper way to honor him.

Gay-Bashing Suspects Will Face Full Charges

Judge denies motion to quash felony charges against them.

Philly LGBT Senior Housing Center Wins National Architecture Award

Big ups to the John C. Anderson Apartments.

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