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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

WATCH: Mayor Nutter Lowers Rainbow Flag for Gloria Casarez

A tribute to his director of LGBT Affairs.

News

Meet Mike Whiter, Recipient of Philly’s First Pot Citation

“Weed saved me, man.”

News

NBC Doc May Face Trouble After Princeton Ebola Scare

Dr. Nancy Snyderman criticized for ignoring her quarantine.

News

Officials Prepare for Oil Train Fire

As many as 46 oil trains roll through Philadelphia each week.

News

I Went to a Nazi Concentration Camp on Saturday

Fiorillo: More than 18,000 Jews were killed there in a single day.

HRC Endorses PrEP to Prevent HIV

The prevention strategy has been shown to drastically reduce cases of HIV.


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

WHYY Seeks Short, Buff Part-Timer to Dress Like a Monkey

Public TV can’t find volunteers to wear silly costumes anymore.

News

Report: Philly Paid Out $40 Million for Police Misconduct

Number “dwarfs” four other mid-sized cities combined.

Mayor Nutter to Honor Gloria Casarez With Rainbow Flag Lowering

Today at City Hall.

News

What Happened to 93,000 Pennsylvania Workers?

The glaring number at the heart of today’s jobs report.

News

I Don’t Know Why You Say Goodbye

Hingston: Is it really an unforgivable social faux pas to leave a party without saying farewell?

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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.


Revel Casino Hotel, now called TEN
News

Developer Tries to Block Revel Sale

Says officials of shuttered casino didn’t keep promise to share bid info with him. They deny it.

Gay Philly Came Out to AIDS Walk Philly

A photo roundup from the chilly afternoon charity stroll.

News

How Will Pa. Supreme Court Deal With Porn Scandal?

There are at least three options.

Ebola Fears Keep New Burlco Students Home

Parental backlash keeps two African students from starting school.

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