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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

Woman Crush Wednesday

Rachel Turanski on “the hot and inspiring teachers in my life.”

Eagles Offensive Linemen Evan Mathis and Todd Herremans

Interview by Sheil Kapadia and Tim McManus PM: At what point in your lives did you realize that you had a chance to play football […]

Stephen Starr and Pierre Robert on Music in Philadelphia

STEPHEN: You know, growing up, my goal was to be a disc jockey. PIERRE: Really? Wow. STEPHEN: I got my FCC license when I was […]

News

5 Philly Housewives We Want to See on Bravo

Weymouth: Producers are probably scouring Rittenhouse and the Main Line. But here’s who they should really be scouting.

News

Chris Christie Tired of Hearing About Minimum Wage

Also: His thoughts on “voting mechanisms.”

Sand Blast Returning to Atlantic City in 2015

The annual LGBT beach party is doing AC again.


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

NBA Draft Lottery Reform Voted Down

Good news, Sixers fans! The team will continue to stink with purpose.

GIVEAWAY: Win Tickets to See Melissa Etheridge

She’ll be at the Merriam Theater on November 4th.

News

Committee of 70 Names New CEO

David Thornburgh replaces Zack Stalberg.

News

Bankruptcy Judge Calls Two People “Apes”

She’d tossed them from her courtroom.

News

WATCH: Dirt Bikers Mourn “Dirt Bike Rell”

Hundreds took to Broad Street after paying their respects to slain stunt rider.

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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

Pa. Supreme Court Cancels Justice McCaffery’s Internet

And orders him to turn in his computers.

News

State Senate Candidate’s Daughter Calls Him a Liar

Stella Holgerson has met John Kane only once.

News

Another Guilty Plea in Main Line Drug Ring

Timothy Brooks pleads guilty.

Funeral Date Set for Gloria Casarez

Campaign kicks off to drape the city in rainbows for the occasion.

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