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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

Wolf Holds Firm on State Police Nomination

Troopers, Republicans have asked him to withdraw Marcus Brown.

PSU Prez Announces a Frat Task Force

“It may not be comfortable. It will, however, be thorough.”

Man Crush Monday: Joshua Durando

The community manager for The Welcoming Committee bares it all.

News

How a Bagless Bissell Vacuum Changed My Life

Hingston: Nature abhors a vacuum. Me, I’m in love with one.

News

10 Takeaways from DOJ Report on Philly Police

Feds reviewed increase in police-involved shootings. Here’s what they found.

WATCH THIS: Mom Reads Her Son’s Grindr Messages

We think this is the best thing we’ve seen all day.


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.


15 Gay Things to Do This Week

Barney Frank at the Free Library, a Stonewall Philly mixer, Big Gay Ice Cream at Alla Spina and more.

Scientists Are Growing Vaccine-Laced Lettuce at Penn

This is the sort of amazing thing you can expect from Penn’s new campus on the south bank of the Schuylkill River.

News

PSU Students Hold Second Rally: “We Are Watching”

Prez Barron expected to meet today to discuss possible reevaluation of frat system.

Next Time the Eagles Want a New Stadium, They May Have to Pay for It Solo

President Obama wants to bring the hammer down on tax-exempt bonds used to subsidize big arenas, like Lincoln Financial Field and PPL Park.

PHOTOS: HRC Philly 2015 Gala

We captured shots of the fabulous evening.

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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

When Murder Turns Us Into Monsters

Fiorillo: If we’re ready to assume two 15-year-olds are unredeemable, we’ve lost the battle.

News

Fundraising On Schedule for Pope’s Visit

$30 million of $45 million goal has been raised.

News

Clarke Wants ShotSpotter Tech for Philly

System uses microphones to detect gunfire, location of shooters.

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News

Can Jim Kenney Unite Old & New Philadelphia?

Plus: The cringeworthy Manny Morales video. Can we please stop talking about him now?

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