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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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Philly Love Story: Todd Carmichael and Lauren Hart

Video edited by Alexa Carroll; royalty-free Music from Bensound

Kim Kardashian: “We Support Bruce 100 Percent”

Two new reports suggest Jenner is close to coming out.

News

Montgomery Out as Phils President; Gillick Assumes Job Full-Time

A shakeup atop the Phillies.

News

Police: Woman Stole Over $10,000 from Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts

That’s a lot of cookies.

Woman Crush Wednesday: TS Hawkins

The Queer 2 the T founder reveals her local lady crushes.

News

Standing Tall With “Little Pete”

The man who could lose his diner for a butt-ugly hotel.


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.


Do Millennials Actually Love Cities — or Are They Just Too Broke to Leave?

Survey says 66 percent want the single family home on a cul-de-sac.

News

Is Comcast Too Good to Merge?

Federal regulators could punish the company for one of its strengths.

News

Wolf Cabinet Got Schooled on Your Right to Know

New Governor is sending signals that he’s serious about transparency. But is he?

News

Ori Challenges Kenyatta to Ten Debates

Will the Councilman commit to even one?

New Drag Race Queens Coming to Philly

To host an advance screening of season seven.

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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

Five Ways Jim Kenney Will Upend the Mayoral Race

It’s a whole new game.

News

All You Guys Shut Up About Tom Brady’s Balls

Hingston: America’s women are tired of hearing about them.

News

Main Line Cops Crack Down on Shoveling Scofflaws?

Controversy erupts in Lower Merion.

Tabu’s Last Laugh Wins “Worst Comedy Competition” Award

This weekend at the Razzies-esque WitIns.

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