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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

Philly Officials Make Case for School Funding

Principal: “What our children experience would never be tolerated in other districts.”

News

Reports: Cooper CEO and Wife Were Stabbed

Couple died in September at their home.

News

Are Philly Liberals Ready for the Pope?

Mathis: Feminist, gay-loving lefties prepare for the World Meeting of Families.

News

Butkovitz Out (Sort of), Oliver In (Sort of)

Kerkstra: The race shakes up, but how much has really changed?

On Being Demisexual

And the freedom to label ourselves however we want.

News

Body Pulled from SUV That Plunged Into Schuylkill

Unidentified woman was found after the incident.


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

Bucks County Man Charged With Son’s Death

Sebastian Wallace, 27 months, swallowed enough Oxycodone to kill an adult.

News

Sixers Also Tanking Fake Matchups

Wall Street Journal runs simulated matchups against college teams.

11 Gay Things to Do This Week

Hanky Panky with NSFW Dance Party, a bash for furries, Stimulus’s Black and White Party and more.

News

Leader of “Main Line Drug Ring” Pleads

Neil Scott sentenced to 5-to-15 years in prison.

News

Suit: CBS3 Anchor Chris May Screwed Up Big Time

He said a man was a sexual abuse suspect when he wasn’t.

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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

An Open Letter to Whoopi Goldberg

Spikol: Here’s why women often don’t immediately report sexual assault, let alone get rape kits.

Governing Honors Mayor Nutter

Magazine says Philly mayor is one of its “public officials of the year.”

News

Man Killed by SEPTA Train

Was standing on tracks in Bucks County.

WATCH: LGBT Youth Dance Around the City

To Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off.”

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