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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

Latest Stories

News

Lazin Calls Out Rizzo on DROP

Republican council candidates at odds

It’s Beer O’Clock at PHL

Keep time with a bottle-themed clock

Sex Pays Penn Tuition

College IS expensive

Pot Bust at Montco Farmers Market

My, but these brownies are tasty!

UPDATE: Bullet Hole In US Airways Plane

Stray shot in Charlotte

Jewelry Store Robbery

Armed hit in Manayunk


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.


White People Still Live in the Suburbs

Philly’s the ninth-most segregated urban area in America

News

NFL Players Are “Slaves”

Where are Jesse and Al?

News

Sapphic Socialite Inspires Music

Joseph Hallman’s Raving Beauty

News

Queen Arlene Earns Her Nickname

The superintendent’s imperial impulses

News

New Shop Opens

South Philly gets even gayer

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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

Gingrich Would Slow Down Gay Rights

The presidential hopeful admits being anti-gay

News

Milton Street Not a Joke?

Candidate taps into real concern

Morning Scoop: Hole Found in US Airways Plane

Plus CBP’s new high-def scoreboard

News

Build a Green-Roof Birdhouse

At Longwood, avian residences are eco-chic

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