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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

Lu Ann Cahn Takes Job at Temple University

She’ll be director of career services at the School of Media and Communication.

Tie-the-Knot Tuesday: Jesse + Jacob

The Motown: The Musical star on his intimate wedding.

News

Frein Ordered to Stand Trial in Trooper Slaying

Video shows attack that killed one officer, injured another.

News

ESPN Unbundles from Cable. Can Comcast Compete?

Comcast Today: Three ways Kabletown will stay a colossus.

News

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

Temps drop into the teens and twenties.

News

Ironworkers’ Dougherty Goes on Trial

Feds say workers pressured to join union “goon squad.”


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

Jerry Jones Paid for Chris Christie’s Cowboys Trips

Now critics are raising ethics questions.

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Nutter Seeks Compromise on Sick Leave

Says his position not far from Council bill.

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DN’s Chris Brennan Moves to Inky

He’ll keep on writing about city politics.

Tabu Doorman Attacked in Gayborhood

He was left with bleeding on the brain.

Here’s a Shirtless Pic of Yannick Nezet-Seguin

Hello, conductor!

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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.


Man Crush Monday: Ryan Wyrofsky

Ryan Wyrofsky on 7 of Philly’s most-eligible gay bachelors.

City Reads: The Threat of Barmageddon and the Promise of the Land Bank

They’re not related developments.

News

Revel Sold to Backup Bidder, Who Plans to Appeal Ruling

Glenn Straub wanted a big price cut.

News

Rebuilding Phillies Sign 36-Year-Old Pitcher

And he’ll wear Roy Halladay’s old number.

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