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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

Journalists “Not Willing to Budge” in Labor Stalemate

Negotiations between guild and IGM hinge on seniority requirements.

Wolf Proposes Gas-Drilling Tax

Says the tax can raise a billion dollars its first year.

Laverne Cox Cast as Transgender Attorney in New CBS Pilot

A new big move for the trans star.

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News

The Jim Kenney Q&A

“Yes, we were Mexican bandits. I was a corkscrew. I was a raisin.”

News

FBI on Imbo-Petrone: “The Idea Here Is to Start Fresh”

Our reporter who last year wrote about the missing couple revisits the investigation.

News

Arrest Made in Attempted Rape at SEPTA Station

Reginald Green has an extensive police record.


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.


Here’s How You Can Chat With Madonna on Grindr

The Material Girl is throwing a contest.

8 LGBT Valentine’s Events in Philly

Bachelor auctions, cabarets, stoplight parties and more.

News

Team That Beat Taney Stripped of Little League Title

Jackie Robinson West used players from Chicago suburbs, against league’s residency rules.

Republicans Restart Liquor Privatization Efforts

Officials say selling system could reap $1 billion.

News

The Brief: Who’s Even More Popular Than Mayor Nutter?

Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey, that’s who. Plus, Jim Kenney’s Twitter id fights back and…

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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

10 Years On, FBI Task Force Takes Up Imbo-Petrone Case

Pair went missing in 2005. Their fate has never been discovered.

News

Jon Stewart Leaving at the Right Time

He’s departing The Daily Show before his shtick grows old.

News

Woman Raped Midday at Center City SEPTA Stop

Police are searching for this man.

George Takei: A Fan of Lube and Brian Sims

The Star Trek vet retweeted something funny.

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