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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

Goode: “Mega-Nonprofits” Should Do More

He’s calling on City Hall to generate “payments in lieu of taxes” to help Philly schools.

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News

WATCH: Eaglet Hatches on Eagle Cam

Finally!

News

Blatstein’s A.C. Pier Shops Plan Appears to Be Back On

A spokesman confirms an April 1st press event.

Margaret Cho to Play Atlantic City’s Borgata

The openly bisexual Cho will play AC in July.

News

Woman Says She Was Raped By UberX Driver In Philly

Uber says it was unaware until we told them; the driver’s account has now been suspended.

OUT at Theaters: Insurgent

Take everything with a 22 year old grain of salt


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.


Tony Williams Is First Candidate on TV

His new ad touts his family’s history. It’s a classic candidate introduction spot.

Report: Philly Is One of the Dreariest Big Cities in the U.S.

Just look outside.

News

Jimmy Rollins: Out of Philadelphia, I’m Now “Free”

In FOX Sports interview, he calls blue-collar Philly “not conducive for a superstar.”

News

Here’s Why Starbucks’ #RaceTogether Campaign Flopped

Booker: America’s not ready to talk about race — especially not before their morning joe.

News

Stephanie Singer’s Office Gives Hundreds Wrong Date for Election Day

Singer’s spokeswoman says she doesn’t run the office day-to-day.

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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.


Top LGBT Health and Wellness Resources in Philly

AccessMatters, GALAEI, and more.

News

Comcast Adds Bodies to Improve Customer Service

The size of the “social care team” will triple as company tries to get service woes under control.

News

The Brief: Will Stephanie Singer, Milton Street Survive Ballot Challenge Season?

Plus: Today is Election Day. No, really.

News

Green: Kenney Would “Take Us Back to an Era of Cronyism”

The SRC member and former councilman goes after his old enemy Kenney.

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