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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

PHOTOS: 300 Show Up to Attend Rally for Gay-Bashing Victims

LOVE Park was a veritable sea of supporters.

News

Cops Looking for Masked, Wigged Serial Bank Robber

He’s hit the same Bucks County bank twice.

INTERVIEW: Chelsea Lately‘s Fortune Feimster

On working on Tina Fey’s recently canned comedy Cabot College and more.

School District of Philadelphia
News

2 School Principals Accused of Changing Test Answers

They’re the sixth and seventh charged with cheating.

News

2 Bryn Mawr Students Put Up Confederate Flag

The students ‘feigned ignorance.’

Jim Brady Profile: The Billy Pulpit

There exists an unwritten rule in many of America’s newsrooms. It stipulates that when a journalist of sufficient stature departs his job, he is sent […]


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

Cary Williams Needs to Follow DeSean Jackson Out of Town

Missanelli: He’s just not on board with Chip.

Rally for Gay-Bashing Victims in Love Park Today

Brian Sims hosts a melange of city and state lawmakers.

News

Pa. Gov. Race: Wolf Leads Corbett in Latest Poll

He’s up 49 to 31 percent.

Council Members Push for LGBT Hate Crime Laws

A new bill seeks to fill the loophole.

News

Center City Dunkin’ Donuts Robbed With Hypodermic Needle

Here’s horrifying video of the incident.

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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

Cops Find Soiled Diaper of Suspect in State Trooper Killing

Are they closing in on Eric Frein?

Revel Casino Hotel, now called TEN
News

Revel Bidder: Auction Delay Makes It ‘Tainted’

Glenn Straub will have to wait a week.

News

Pa. Defending Lawsuit by Blaming Victim for Own Rape

Kathleen Kane says she didn’t read the filing.

Gay-Bashing Suspects Released on Bail

They were arraigned overnight.

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