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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

Bradley Stone Hunt Shifts to Bucks County

Would-be theft victim fired shots at assailant matching Stone’s description.

News

UPDATE: Suspect Still Sought in Montgomery County

D.A. releases up-to-date photo of the gunman.

Man Crush Monday: Brandon Robert

The local party producer narrows down his 9 local dude crushes.

Swimming Champion Tom Luchsinger Comes Out as Gay

In a touching article in Outsports

News

Don Tollefson to Withdraw Guilty Plea

He wants to represent himself at trial.

News

2 Coatesville Officials Charged with Stealing School Funds

Richard Como and Jim Donato facing litany of charges.


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

Montco Shooter ID’d as Bradley Stone

Six people are dead.

FDA Endorses Lifetime Gay Blood Ban

Insinuating that gay men are “diseased, irresponsible, and untrustworthy.”

News

Cherry Hill Cops Find 250 Pounds of Pot

In part thanks to a K-9.

News

Philly Spends More on Alimony, Charity Than Average

Also: Philly’s not much for mutton.

Gay-Bashing Suspects Due In Court Tomorrow

For a preliminary hearing.

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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

CIA Was Right: Waterboarding Works

A defense of “enhanced interrogation.”

News

Torture Report Sickens Me

This is not what we apsire to be in America.

News

Suspect Barricaded After 5 Killed in 3 Shootings in Montco

Terror in Montgomery County this morning.

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Missing in Manayunk

Pictures from a community hoping for Shane Montgomery’s safe return.

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