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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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School District of Philadelphia

Can All Schools Actually Be Great?

A social media duel that cuts to the heart of the schools debate.

News

More About Comcast’s “VIP List”

Company says bigwigs don’t get special treatment.

News

Light Snow, More Extreme Cold Expected

Saturday to be “bitter.”

Inside Take: The Land Bank Is a Bad Idea

How does more bureaucracy help?

News

City to Examine Safety of Manayunk Canal

Mayor Nutter says measures may be needed after Shane Montgomery’s death.

News

ACLU Challenges Anti-Mumia Law

Says it impermissibly restricts free speech.


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.


Kane’s Future Up for Debate

Lawmakers start to take sides after report of grand jury decision.

News

Bill Cosby: “You Have to Be Careful Drinking Around Me”

Cosby made a rape joke in Canada.

News

Feds: Villanova Curator Laundered Pot Money

Authorities say Nathan Isen, owner of I. Brewster Gallery, sold art to launder drug money.

News

Daily News Cartoonist: “They Came After Us”

Signe Wilkinson on the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris.

News

Report: Grand Jury Recommends Charges Against Kane

MontCo D.A. must now decide if attorney general will face those charges.

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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.


WATCH: Men Describe Their First Sexual Experience With a Dude

Moments most of us would like to forget.

GALAEI Issues Apology Over Mr. SEXO Event

“This year’s Mr. SEXO event did not turn out the way we envisioned.”

News

“Con Artist” Considers Run for City Council

Lewis Thomas III admits to lying about his past.

WATCH: Gay Couples Reenact Crazy Grindr Messages

Strangers say the darndest things.

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