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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

Baseball Coach Arrested Again

Charged with sexually assaulting boy

Mistrial Hearing in Ballpark Murder

Gag order issued

News

Q&A: Staphmeal

Georges Perrier’s Internet nemesis

Hunter Pence Undergoes MRI

Has patellar tendinitis

News

Jane Lynch…is Really, Really Gay

She talks about her new book

They’re more than just here and queer. They’re the people who feed you, entertain you, provoke you, amuse you and surprise you. Come meet them

THE BEAUTY QUEENS KEVIN GATTO and MATTHEW IZZO   Kevin Gatto comes from a long line of beautiful people, starting with his mother, a model, […]


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

Attn: Drivers

Stop bullying bikers

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Discrimination Bill Debated

The fate of H.B. 300

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Philly Teen Takes on Bullying

Taylor Bright’s new music video

News

The Check-Up

Sarah Palin might be running

News

Adulthood Doesn’t Start at 18

No matter what college kids say

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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.


Morning Scoop: Iran Releasing Americans?

Plus: MySpace cop costs city

News

Game Over

College football is a mess

News

Don’t Count Obama Out

Polls are meaningless

Lou’s Turns 70

Regional sandwich history is a murky, oft-contentious business, filled with pompous posturing and rampant revisionism. Inquire about the origins of the beef on weck at […]

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