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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

Trial Set for Challenge to Mumia-Silencing Law

Hearing is scheduled for March 30.

PHOTOS: Pulse’s HRC Benefit Party at Smokin’ Betty’s

A big ol’ lesbian affair.

“Newbold” or Just South Philly? How Race Shapes Your Answer.

Blacks and whites define the same neighborhood differently.

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News

Michael Nutter Wants $5M for Land for New Prison

It would replace the antiquated House of Correction.

News

Where Is Deirdre Magolon?

The 20-year-old vanished on Friday. Police found her abandoned car on 422.

News

Taxi Medallion Price Keeps Dropping

PPA will try selling them at barely 10 percent of their original price.


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

The Link Between Harrison Ford and Snowy Owls

Hingston: Ford was smart to use a golf course as an airport — and the owls should take heed.

Stonewall Kickball Open Registration Starts March 9

Find out the details about the LGBTQ sports league.

Wolf & Nutter Bold Budgets to Collide with Political Reality in 3, 2 …

Uncertainty over Harrisburg’s plan complicates life for Nutter & Council.

News

Could Comcast Buy Netflix?

Maybe, if the Time Warner merger falls through.

News

Christie’s Presidential Climb Gets Steeper

Has support of just 32 percent of GOP voters.

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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

Court to Hear Kane’s Challenge to Grand Jury

Attorney General is trying to avoid charges she leaked secret information.

News

The Brief: Why Aren’t the Mayoral Candidates on TV?

Plus, the Condo King throws his hat in the (council) ring, and the revival of Market East.

News

Vigil Held After Missing Teen Found Dead

Cayman Naib’s death is “every parent’s nightmare.”

News

50 Years After Bloody Sunday, Work Still to be Done

Mathis: Sen. Vincent Hughes pushes for racial and ethnic fairness in Pa. laws.

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