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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

Charlie Manuel to Join Phillies Wall of Fame

Manuel led the Phillies to a World Series title in 2008.

Harry Jay Katz Son Says He Was Philip Seymour Hoffman’s “Gay Lover”

In the National Enquirer.

News

Damon Feldman Apologizes for George Zimmerman Fight Announcement

But says that the fight might give the country “justice.”

Southern Baptist Sissies Coming Back to Philly

Hallelujah, honey.

News

Photos: Ice Storm Taking Toll on Trees, Roads

Live from Treepocalypse: Chestnut Hill.

All the Drunk, Fat, Stupid People of Wing Bowl

Comedy collective The Panic Hour nails it.


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

Philly: Please Get Over This New York Inferiority Complex

Lazor: Why must we freak out every time anyone says anything vaguely critical of us?

News

Philly Police Offer Awesome #NoSavesies Reminder

All your meme are belong to the PD.

LGBT Black History Month Spotlight

7 questions with poet Shara Dae Howard.

News

Polaneczky: Men Think Wing Bowl is Gross, Too

Daily News columnist gets the last word, for now.

News

Keith Allen, Flyers’ First Coach, Is Dead

Was also GM for the Broad Street Bullies teams.

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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

Let the Millennials Rest: Leave Afghanistan Now

Mathis: After 13 years at war, there’s nothing left to win that’s worth the cost.

News

Dean of Penn Law Steps Down

Becoming the president of Tulane University.

News

Christie Looks to Avoid Government Shutdown

But Jersey Senate President skeptical that promises will be kept.

News

Mike Missanelli Offers Apology

Host for The Fanatic apologizes for homophobic remarks.

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