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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

The Brief: Who Will Win the Snow Primary?

Plus, more trouble for Chaka Fattah and a Twitter fight over the Councilman.com squatters.

News

Snowpocalypse? Not Now.

After dire predictions, Philadelphia gets only a few inches. Did John Bolaris just achieve redemption?

News

Here’s What You’ll Be Waking Up To on Tuesday

The latest snow predictions and transit info.

News

Half of City Council Just Got Cybersquatted

A new millennial PAC has registered JannieBlackwell.com and more.

News

Bandit Takes Dunkin’ Donuts Bag of Money from Rittenhouse Shop

Police suspect him in two other Dunkin’ robberies.

Man Crush Monday: Zach Breeding

Five guys who have caught his eye since moving to town.


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.


Pope Francis Holds Private Audience With Transgender Man

“It’s a very significant event.”

News

Will District Slap Anti-Testing Teachers?

Feltonville educators say they’ve been called to an “investigatory conference” on Thursday.

17 Gay Things to Do in Philly This Week

Jocks vs. nerds, Weird Beard turns 1, drag queens to Into the Woods and more.

News

Can Jim Kenney Inherit Ken Trujillo’s Campaign?

Regulators sure would be intrigued if they tried.

News

Wolf Declares Snow a “Disaster Emergency”

The bureaucracy prepares for Mother Nature’s vengeance.

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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

What’s Ed Rendell Up To?

Is he thinking about running for Pat Toomey’s seat? Or just having fun?

News

Study: In Pa., Only Very Rich Getting Richer

Everybody else getting poorer.

News

Did Comcast Ghostwrite Politicians’ Letters?

Report in The Verge says company provided almost the precise wording used by supporters.

News

Mayor Nutter: Snow Emergency at 6, “Move Your Car!”

All vehicles on snow emergency routes will be towed after 6 p.m.

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