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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

David Lynch Hates Mural Arts’ Latest

Calls it a “travesty.”

Penn State Removes Bibles From Its Hotel Rooms

But you can still get one at the front desk.

News

The Philadelphia Citizen Is Apparently Still A Thing

New video, manifesto from the long-promised publication.

News

(UPDATE) Regusters Guilty in School Kidnapping Case

Jury convicts her on all counts.

Guys Fall Fashion for $70 Or Less

Our gay picks that won’t break your piggy bank.

News

The Philly Outrage Meter

What were Philadelphians upset about this week?


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

5 Myths About ISIS and Iraq

Freind: Why putting U.S. troops on the ground is a huge mistake.

News

Moving Company: More People Moving to Philly Than Out

City ranks 12th for inbound moves.

News

Tom Corbett: “Dead Man Walking”

The latest poll is just more bad news for the governor.

News

Union: Politics Guided Jersey Pension Investments

New Jersey AFL-CIO complains that state dollars are going to GOP donors.

Our Night Out at The Pyramid Club

Gay Philly played 52 stories above ground!

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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

Renaming Philly’s Neighborhoods

McQuade: No, Fishtown isn’t becoming “Northern Liberties II.” But …

Our Editor is Getting Married!

Josh is about to tie the knot!

Revel Casino Hotel, now called TEN
News

Revel Bidder: If It Doesn’t Work, I’ll Implode Building

He plans to pay $90 million.

News

State Senate to Consider Medical Marijuana

Pharmaceutical companies are among the bill’s biggest opposition.

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