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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

Drunk Guy Hits On Girls at Dave & Buster’s, Gets Cut With Steak Knife

It happened on Monday.

Revel Casino Hotel, now called TEN
News

Report: Revel Sold to Glenn Straub After All

The “university for geniuses” guy!

News

Keith Olbermann Pulled From Air for Penn State Tweets

He weighed in on THON. It didn’t go well.

News

Trending: Mayoral Candidates Should Ignore Schools

File it under really bad ideas.

News

Whom Does Patricia Arquette Want Equality For?

Weymouth: Before you jump up with Meryl, take a second look at the Oscar winner’s speech.

News

ACLU: Philly Police Still Stopping and Frisking

“Racial minorities” still singled out for unreasonable stops, report says.


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

WATCH: Live Stream of Pa. Bald Eagle Nest

Coming soon (hopefully) to Codorus State Park: Baby eagles!

Same-Sex Couples May Soon Be Able to Produce Biological Children

So says new scientific research.

Top LGBT Civil Rights Organizations in Philly

Our guide to the freedom fighters.

News

Arrest Made in Stabbing Death of Nicki Minaj Tour Manager

Pierce Boykin of East Mt. Airy has been charged.

What Cities Are Doing—or Not—to Promote Equal Pay

Is there a role for City Hall?

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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.


UPDATE: Huge Kensington Fire Disrupts SEPTA

Three-alarm fire brought under control, but SEPTA stations remain closed.

Economic Segregation Alive and Well in Philadelphia

Says new study.

News

PlanPhilly Moving to WHYY

The planning and development site leaves its longtime home at PennPraxis.

News

It’s Your Business

IBA looking for LGBT Business Award recipient.

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