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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

PHOTOS: Ladies Loving Ladies All Over the Place

Saturday at Stimulus’s Back 2 Basics

News

Kidnapping Suspect Coming to Philly This Week

Delvin Barnes will be transported from Maryland to face charges.

News

WATCH: 30th Anniversary Video of Dr. J Punching Larry Bird

When the Sixers were winners.

Site Raises Funds for Gloria Casarez Scholarship

Visitors can buy T-shirts, pins, or make a general donation.

News

(Updated) Obama to FCC: Reclassify Internet as Utility

His push comes over Comcast’s objections.

News

Officials Sue State Over New Gun Law

Law lets NRA sue municipalities for restrictive gun ordinances.


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.


DO THIS: Lance Bass to Host Pink Pub Crawl

On Thanksgiving Eve in the Gayborhood.

News

Wolf Names McGinty His Chief of Staff

Former rival during Dem primaries will now help set agenda.

News

Abu-Jamal Sues to Overturn New Law

“The statute was enacted principally to silence Plaintiff Mumia Abu-Jamal.”

News

The Atlantic City Airport Is Downright Filthy

So says a new report.

News

Is This the End For Bernard Hopkins (and Boxing in A.C.?)

Hopkins, 49, was rocked by Sergey Kovalev.

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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.


Philly Guys Strip Down for “Hunks for Hounds” Calendar

A project benefitting Philadoptables.

News

Six Districts (But Not Philly) File Big School Funding Lawsuit

Why it might work this time. (And why it might not.)

News

Busted Makes Amazon’s Best-of-2014 List

Book tells the tale of police corruption in Philly.

News

WATCH: Drake Is Excited By How Bad Sixers Are

The 76ers are now 0-7. Drake is amused.

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