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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

News

Prosecutor Misdeeds Mean Trio Won’t Be Retried for Murder

Only one is getting out.

News

We Want Answers: Sally Elk

The president and CEO of Eastern State Penitentiary on scaring the bejesus out of people Halloween after Halloween.

News

City Paper Is Looking Kinda Metro This Week

CP editor says it’s all in good fun.

News

Philly Elections Chair in Hot Water for Not Voting

He hasn’t voted since 2011.

News

Newest Member of Clintons Is An Eagles Fan

Charlotte Clinton Mezvinsky has already watched a game!

News

Ebola Comment Creates Scare on Philly-Based Flight

Hazmat team greets plane at destination.


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

Judicial Board Will Review McCaffery Emails

After report Supreme Court justice sent racy emails from his personal account.

News

Mumia Makes Us Crazy

Mathis: He’s a bad man. We shouldn’t shred the First Amendment because of him.

News

Philly Schools Shedding Students Faster Than Expected

Teaching staffs will be reduced accordingly.

Thomas Cerveny Found Alive

He had been missing since October 3.

Throwback Thursday: Barbara Gittings

Remembering the Philly lesbian trailblazer.

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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

$50K Wrong-Sperm Suit Is About the Burden of Blackness

Francis: White Ohio couple are unwitting parents of mixed-race child.

News

Bradley Cooper Mocks Giants Fans in Eagles Video

Plus: All-black uniforms on Sunday!

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News

Increased Ridership Making SEPTA Regional Rail Packed

Are bi-level coaches on the way?

News

N-Word Spray Painted on Door at High School

Hallahan removed the graffiti this morning.

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