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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

Anthony Williams to Run for Mayor

Ballot is starting to get crowded.

Watch ThinkFest Live

Tickets have been sold out for more than a week, but you can still share in the big ideas and bold perspectives at this year’s […]

News

It’s Cold in Philly

Snow accumulated in suburbs overnight, but low temps will be here awhile.

News

Tom Wolf’s Honeymoon is Over

Just a week past election, it’s already time to lower expectations.

News

On Lincoln University and Rape Culture

Francis: What Robert R. Jennings was really saying in his controversial remarks.

21 New Gay Movies On Netflix Streaming

Your LGBTQueue.


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

Jury Awards $500,000 Judgment Against Philabundance

Former employee says he was wrongfully jailed for stealing from the agency.

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Accused Kidnapper Faces Life Imprisonment

Delvin Barnes has been formally indicted.

News

AG Kathleen Kane’s Pain Getting Worse

She’s still recovering from a car crash.

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Comcast Unveils Voice-Activated Features for the Blind

They’ll soon be available to users of the X1 set-top cable box.

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UberX Approved in Pa. — But Not Philly

Uber has been granted a two-year experimental license by the PUC.

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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

Main Line Golf Club Hit With Messy Sexual Harassment Suit

The exclusive club calls the allegations “lies.”

News

Trump Taj Mahal Announces Closing Date

Without concessions, it will close December 12th.

Brian Sims Posts College Football #TBT Photo

The gay Internet may explode.

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Employee Stabbed at ODB McDonald’s

Because it was closing.

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