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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

Menendez: I’m Not Going Out Like This

Embattled N.J. Senator “angry,” “outraged” at federal corruption charges.

News

$1 Million Reasons Why Tony Williams’ Star Will Rise

Plus, Darrell Clarke’s endless class war with Mayor Nutter.

News

Trial: “This Is Training Day for Real”

Drug dealer testifies that movie-quoting Philly narcotics officers threatened to throw him off a balcony.

News

Sen. Menendez Indicted for Bribery, Fraud

Only the second U.S. senator to face corruption charges in 20 years.

Millennials Aren’t Flocking to Cities Anymore—Can Philly Buck the Trend

Post recession, young people are staying put.

Wolf Urged to Do More in Response to Indiana Religious Freedom Act

A plea from the PA LGBT Equality Caucus.


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

5 Notable Philly April Fools’ Jokes

McQuade: And one real story you’ll wish was fake.

DJ Carl Michaels Presents

10 songs that inspire lust on my dancefloors (and maybe in your bedroom).

News

9 Reasons Not to Observe April Fool’s Day in Philly

Weymouth: This city plays petty mind tricks on us all year round.

Former Sixers Player Kevin Ollie Banned from Traveling to Indiana

Following passage of the state’s anti-gay Religious Freedom Act.

Gay Things to Do This Week

The NOH8 photo open shoot, RuPaul’s Drag Race‘s Max at Voyeur, the Candyland Pub Crawl and more.

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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

Citified Events: Meet Jim Kenney

Join us at this free event Thursday night.

News

Should You Be Fined For Not Voting?

Anthony Williams to introduce legislation to make voting mandatory. Do such measures work?

The Indigo Girls’ Amy Ray Chats About Their Upcoming Philly Concert

A first-time team-up with The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra.

News

Montco DA Will Review, Possibly Further Investigate, Kane Findings

Risa Vetri Ferman released a statement on the case.

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