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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

Fox 29 Hired a Steamroller to Run Over Some Cheese

It was a way to support the Eagles.

News

“Do AC” Marketing Group Votes to Dissolve

The $30 million in funding may go elsewhere.

News

ThinkFest: William Hite on the State of Philly Schools

And America’s “dirty little secret.”

News

ThinkFest: Amy Gutmann on Penn’s Future

On patents, women, MOOCs, and more.

News

Cops: Man, 80, Angry at Inquirer Fires at Police

“He had to be on something,” says police chief.

News

Nobody Cares That Penn State Got Railroaded by the NCAA

Missanelli: Why is that?


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

Remaining PNB Sign Letters to Come Down Sunday

Streets will be closed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Here Are Philadelphia’s Top 25 LGBT Businesses

According to the Philadelphia Business Journal.

News

3 Takeaways From the “Eds and Meds” Talk at ThinkFest

Hoping for more technology, less interference from City Hall.

Philanthropy Friday: LGBT Elder Initiative

A group working to better the lives of local LGBT seniors.

News

3 Takeaways From Christina Lurie’s ThinkFest Talk

A conversation featuring the Eagles and the environment.

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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.


ThinkFest Video: Nick Bayer, Saxbys CEO

How should we support the next generation of entrepreneurs?

News

WATCH: Police Say 4 Robbed Jewelers’ Row Store

Barsky Jewelers was hit last week.

News

South Jersey Station Has Been Playing Christmas Music for a Month

Owner Gary Fisher explains himself.

News

Not-Tanking Sixers Try Really Hard, Lose by 53

They hustled, though. What more do you need?

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