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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

The Brief: Democrats to Endorse Openly Gay Council Candidate for First Time Ever

But what is the city committee’s support really worth these days?

News

Cooper CEO Was “Distraught” Over Critical Report

But family says John Sheridan wouldn’t have been provoked to murder-suicide by work woes.

Trial Starts Today for Accused Cops

Defense will attack credibility of witnesses in the case.

News

New Joe’s Wouldn’t Be Possible With Racist Old Name

Mathis: Two years after moving on from “Chink’s,” Joe Groh is moving up.

Inside Philadelphia’s New Convenience Economy

You can get anything you want delivered, cheap. But what’s the real cost?

The Ultimate Guide to Philly Delivery

How to get virtually anything you want brought right to your door, about five minutes ago.


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.


Which Online Grocery Services Are the Best?

We tried ’em all and ranked them for you.

The Confessions of Philly’s Delivery Brigade

Drunk people, our city’s banana obsession, and the joy of delivering Taco Bell at 3 a.m.

News

These Are the 20 Worst People on Philly Sidewalks

We ranked ’em: From spitters to sudden stoppers to the most menacing sidewalk occupier of all.

News

How Trauma Overwhelms Philly Schoolkids

And the school district’s innovative new plan to help.

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

Starbucks said “Never mind.”

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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

Pro-Tony Williams Group Drops $500K Bomb on the Mayor’s Race

An independent organization is behind a new, pricey ad campaign.

Spirited Tattooing Coalition Opens on Baltimore Avenue

Our interview with the owner of the first queer tattoo shop.

News

Doc Bresler’s Cavity Busters: A Tribute

A local infomercial legend.

News

Fumo to Judge: Let Me Off Early / Judge to Fumo: No Way

Bad news for Team Vince.

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