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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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News

Mumia Suffered Diabetic Shock, Say Supporters

He was taken to the ICU on Monday after fainting in prison. An update from the hospital.

News

One Philly College Basketball Team Is Still Playing

Temple’s men’s team lost a heartbreaker last night; the women’s team plays in the NIT tonight.

News

The Brief: Ed Rendell “Not Likely” to Endorse a Mayoral Candidate

So why is he saying nice things about Doug Oliver?

News

How Pa. Law Gets Indiana Results

No law allows discrimination — but no law prohibits it either.

News

Stephanie Singer Gets A Chance To Fight for Her Political Life

A judge will hear arguments from the attorney trying to save her campaign.

News

What’s Philly’s Best Spot for Google Maps Pac-Man?

An early April Fools’ day gift from Google has us chomping up the streets.


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

Drug Dealer: “I Thought I Was Being Robbed” by Police

Testimony starts against six former Philly narcotics unit officers.

News

Council to Nutter: Find Your $105 Million Somewhere Else

Members challenge Mayor to find a school-funding solution that doesn’t involve massive property tax hike.

10 Best Lesbian Movies on Netflix Streaming

The best of girls loving girls on celluloid.

News

Suspect in Custody in Montco Hostage Situation

No injuries in firehouse standoff that involved a firefighter who’d reportedly been fired Monday.

News

Cab Driver Leads Police on Wild Chase

He was already out on bail for allegedly trying to run over his wife.

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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.


GALAEI Gets a New Home

The nonprofit moves North Philly next month.

8 Philadelphians Recognized By Trans 100

A national honor for our local go-getters.

Rich Philly Public Schools Benefit at Expense of Poor Ones

There’s more to the equity problem than the state funding shortage.

News

Chaput to Celebrate Mass Honoring Terri Schiavo

Glenn Beck will be also be featured as part of 10th anniversary of Schiavo’s death.

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