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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

2014 Eagles Team Photo Placed in Philadelphia Art Museum

And its location is appropriate.

News

Activists: Immigration Enforcement Shifting to Philly Suburbs

Federal activity declines in Philadelphia since city ended cooperation.

News

Chris Christie Argues With Retired Cop on Radio Show

N.J. Gov. and retired worker spar over pensions.

Gay Movie Review: Pride

Matthew Warchus’s latest is the most enjoyable LGBT film of the year.

News

Delaware Man Sues Over Pink Panties Incident

Suit: Worker awoke wearing panties after colonoscopy.

News

4 Teens Charged After Firefight With Lawmakers

They’re all being charged as adults.


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

Traffic Snarled After Deadly Schuylkill Expressway Crash

One person was killed.

News

Comcast Wins $7.5 Million Trial Against Sprint

Philly company says rival was infringing on its patents.

News

Anti-Mumia, Pro-Gun Bills Pass in Harrisburg

State legislative session enters final days with high-profile legislation still in play.

News

Councilwoman: Cigarette Tax Should Cover Vaping

Blondell Reynolds Brown says schools need money from a levy on e-cigarettes.

News

Join Shyamalan, Weiss Lurie, Hite, and More at ThinkFest 2014

Hear our city’s biggest thinkers share their boldest ideas on November 14th.

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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 Justice Tied to Hundreds of Porn Emails

Seamus McCaffery sent or received hundreds of messages.

Four Penn Hospitals Named Leaders in LGBT Healthcare Equality

An accolade from the HRC.

News

Elections Chief Who Hasn’t Voted Since 2011 Breaks Silence

“That’s my private choice” not to vote, he says.

News

Our First-Ever Good Comcast Headlines Roundup

Comcast Today: Hey, it happens.

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