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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

Police Cars Crash in Center City

At 21st and Spruce streets.

News

Comcast Will Build an Amusement Park in Beijing

To be co-owned with consortium of four Chinese companies.

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Dead Man’s Daughter Explains “Jewboy” Obituary

“The name had to do with black curly hair,” she says.

News

Anonymous Interview with a SEPTA Driver

What it’s really like on the streets.

News

Sweeney: No Tax Breaks for Taj

Jersey Senate President says workers need better treatment.

Mazzoni Center Publishes Student GSA Guide

How to Build a FIERCE GSA is available to educators and students for free.


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

Bart Blatstein Buying Bargain Basement Boardwalk Bazaar

Pier Shops sold to Philly developer.

News

NYT: Conservatives Leery of Christie

They’re flying a banner at the Jersey Shore: “Christie Can’t Be Trusted.”

Archdiocese Reviews 14 Parishes for Possible Closure

More than 40 parishes have closed in recent years.

News

6 Ways NBC Butchered Philly Geography for Sunday Night Football

City Hall has been moved. And the Rocky statue is huge.

PHOTOS: OutFest 2014

Early scenes from yesterday’s block party in the Gayborhood.

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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

Missanelli Apologizes for Cruz Injury Tweet

“I didn’t see he got hurt on the play.”

News

Man’s Prosthetic Leg Stolen at Eagles Game

Thankfully, it was later returned.

News

Inky: Porn Scandal Missed Its Target

The latest battle between Kathleen Kane and Frank Fina.

News

Can Tom Wolf Govern Pennsylvania?

Mathis: Two reasons to think he can — and one reason to think he can’t.

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