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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

Former Gov. Corbett Is Collecting a State Pension

He was a leading critic of state pension system. Now he’s benefitting from it.

News

Council Skeptical of School Funding Plan

As budget talks begin, a plan to generate $103 million gets little traction.

Man Crush Monday: George Alley

The local performance artist names his crushes—those dead and alive.

News

Mumia Abu-Jamal in ICU, Say Supporters

They claim there was a “medical emergency.”

News

Amazon Home Services Launches in Philly

Pay them to find someone to assemble your treadmill.

10 Charts That Show Philly’s Outlook Remains Precarious

Because optimism is best when it’s open-eyed.


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

Police: Irate Passenger Pulled Knife on SEPTA Bus Driver

He was, of course, caught on video.

Sherrie Cohen Calls for Boycott of City-Sponsored Travel to Indiana

After the state’s archaic new anti-LGBT law.

The Futuristic New SEPTA Trolleys Will Look Like …

Nobody knows. Yet. But here are some of the new models cropping up in cities around the globe.

News

Philly Cop Drives On Three Flat Tires

He was arrested Saturday morning and charged with DUI, assault and more.

Negadelphia Is No More — Can the Mayoral Candidates Adapt?

Pew poll finds an optimistic city. Plus, Nutter’s vindication and City Council’s PGW political savvy.

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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

The Senselessness of the Sheridan and Germanwings Tragedies

Hingston: We can never truly know our fellow human beings.

Jamie Foxx Slammed for transphobic Bruce Jenner Jokes

In front of Jenner’s daughter Kylie.

News

Here’s Video of Seth Williams Dancing

And showing off his new, skinny body.

Democratic Party to Endorse Openly Gay Council Candidate for the First Time Ever

It looks like history will soon be made in the upcoming election for City Council. Our sister blog Citified writes that Philly’s Democratic party is […]

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