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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

Latest Stories

Live Coverage: the Kenyatta Johnson / Ori Feibush Debate

Citified’s Holly Otterbein is moderating.

News

Video: Two Women Robbed on Street in Northern Liberties

Police say the suspects fled in a Dodge Dakota pickup with wooden panels.

News

Life In Prison for Man Who Killed for Beats By Dr. Dre Headphones

Without the possibility of parole.

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Pa. is Replacing Nearly 500K Licenses — Including Mine

What is the problem?

Youth Voices: Marcha Pieces

On being the “Grandmom” of The Attic, stereotypes in LGBTQ youth, and more.

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Pa. Women Won’t Get Equal Pay Until 2072

Spikol: I’ll be 103 before I live in a state where gender doesn’t define my earning potential.


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

Best 5 Parts of Frank Keel’s Suit Against David Axelrod

More than just a legal document — it’s an amazing read.

Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski Should Totally Host Fashion Police

Why hasn’t someone come up with this idea before?

How Bike Lanes & Shared Streets Pay for Themselves, and Then Some

Forcing cars to share the road can yield tangible economic returns fast, new study finds.

News

5 Charts That Show Just How Screwed Atlantic City Is

Uh oh.

Early Bird Registration for SEXx Interactive Conference Ends March 31

The four-day event featuring all things sex runs this May.

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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

Philly Woman Sues Angie’s List, Calls It “Fraudulent”

Says company secretly manipulates contractor ratings.

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Philly All Over Map of America’s Most Popular Retro Jerseys

Kobe Bryant is a top seller in seven(!) states.

Rainbow Crosswalks Coming This Summer

12th and Locust and 13th and Locust streets will be the lucky rainbow bearers.

The Mayoral Race’s True Frontrunner: Lynne Abraham. Still.

Her poll shows her doubling up her rivals.

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