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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

People Are Peeing on This Ben Franklin Statue A Lot

Six have been cited this semester already.

News

In Support of the Death Penalty

Here are two people who need to die.

Philanthropy Friday

A spotlight on ACLU of Pennsylvania with Reggie Shuford.

News

Upon Further Review, Nick Foles Is Not the Eagles Quarterback of the Future

Now it’s Mark Sanchez’s turn.

News

New Tumblr Shows the City Hall “Parking Lot

So many cars!

News

Playing TAPS for Crime in Delaware

Mendte: Data-driven policing may shut down crime before it gets serious.


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.


Philly Marks 50th Anniversary of First LGBT Protests

Plans laid out for next year’s celebration.

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News

State Finally Releases School Test Scores

Central dropped 300 places in the rankings.

News

Federal Charges Filed Against Kidnapping Suspect

Meanwhile, police are praising the victim’s spirit.

News

Tom Wolf Won’t Take State Paycheck

He’ll return the cash or give it to charity.

News

Corbett: Paterno Firing Probably Wrong

“They probably shouldn’t have fired him. They probably should have suspended him.”

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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

Bill Would Require “Labor Peace” at City-Subsidized Hotels

Councilman Wilson Goode Jr. says the requirement would protect taxpayers.

News

In Praise of Surveillance Cameras

They helped bring Carlesha Freeland-Gaither home.

Court Upholds Same-Sex Marriage Bans in Four States

Bummer news in the fight for marriage equality.

News

This Is Why Women Worry

Francis: What a horrific kidnapping has to do with the debate on street harassment.

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