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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

Ken Trujillo Just Dropped Out of the Mayor’s Race

Update: Source says “nothing scandalous.”

News

Philly Lawyers Getting $550+ Per Hour for UVA Rape Claims Work

The Pepper Hamilton attorneys are consulting with the school.

News

Two Pa. Wrestlers Sue WWE

The federal suit explained through four excerpts about Mick Foley.

News

Don Tollefson Verdict: Guilty on All Counts

A Bucks County jury delivered the news on Wednesday.

Four Obama State of the Union Pledges That Would Help Philly

And two big whiffs.

WATCH: Philly Band Films Music Video at Tabu

Smack in the middle of Drag Brunch.


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

Doug Oliver Explains Why the Mayoral Field Is Boring

It’s official: Everyone thinks the race is a snooze.

News

Forcing Ethics onto the Mayoral Agenda

Former candidate Terry Gillen shows she can still influence the debate

Trans Americans Mentioned in State of the Union

For the first time in the history of SOTUs.

Greedy Thief Steals Four Bikes on Bainbridge Street

He squeezes by a parking garage grate.

Arrests Made in Madonna Music Leak

A “rebel heart” was caught in Israel.

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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

Q&A: Who Is Ken Trujillo?

The careful, calculating mayoral candidate talks schools and tells his story.

PHOTOS: OurNightOut at Top of the Tower

We captured the high-rising views and good-looking people.

News

Could Ed Rendell Take Pat Toomey’s Senate Seat?

Former governor leads incumbent in hypothetical race.

News

J.P. Miranda, Sister Plead to Corruption Charges

Former North Philadelphia state rep hired “ghost employee” with taxpayer dollars.

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