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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

DNC Releases Christie Attack Ad

Just as the governor prepares his “State of the State” address.

Snoop Dogg Posts Transphobic Comment on Instagram

His second offense in less than a year.

News

Tuesday’s City Reads

Will PA’s new House majority leader be good for Philly?

News

Did You Notice? Sixers No Longer NBA’s Laughingstock

McQuade: 5 reasons for the team’s (modestly) improved play.

News

UPDATE: Councilwoman Marian Tasco Is Retiring

Clarke: Council losing “terrific mentor to women,” “formidable advocate.”

News

Daryl Metcalfe Calls Kathleen Kane a Woman!

Spikol: In defense of un-ladylike women everywhere.


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

Two Children Injured in PA Ski Lift Falls

The accidents are being investigated.

News

Reports: Feds Seek Fattah Emails

Investigators want to see seven years of congressman’s correspondence.

News

Opposition to Comcast Merger Still Grows

Comcast Today: Plus, battle over net neutrality moves back to Congress.

News

Kathleen Kane’s Morally Flexible New Crisis Manager

Meet Lanny Davis, “a kind of front man for the dark side.”

Trans Teen Leelah Alcorn Honored at Golden Globes

And other ways her passing inspires positive change.

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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

Mick Foley to Compete in Wing Bowl

Ex-pro wrestling champ is this year’s celebrity eater.

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State Wants Leaky Philly Gas Pipes Fixed Faster

Under current plan, it will take 88 years to finish the job.

News

Proposal: Test Pa. Legislature for Drugs

“I think that voters would be very interested in knowing,” says Rep. John Lawrence.

News

NCAA Could Restore Paterno’s Wins

Penn State in talks to reverse Sandusky sanctions.

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