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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

Woman Crush Wednesday

Spruce Foundation co-president Rudy Flesher.

News

1964: The Year Everything in Philly and Atlantic City Broke

50 years of since an epochal summer.

News

The Best Social Media Pics From the Taney Dragons Parade

Philly turned out to cheer on the hometown heroes.

News

Former Aide to Chaka Fattah Admits Role in Diverting Campaign Funds

But prosecutors are keeping tight-lipped on the case.

Gay Wedding Wednesday

Anthony and Nick make it official after 18 years.

News

Will Penn State Keep Player Names on Football Jerseys?

Maybe. But coach says it’s not “official.”


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

Your Kids Can Shoot an Uzi Right Here in Pennsylvania

And an AK-47, too.

Philadelphia Pop-Ups Are Why We Can’t Keep Nice Things

If any one thing cinched Spruce Street Harbor Park as the summer’s best pop-up, it was probably the hammocks — dozens of them scattered in […]

News

Brigitte Daniel’s Plan to Get Women of Color Into Tech

“I want to challenge the prototype of the tech entrepreneur being a young while male.”

News

Taney Dragons Parade Is This Afternoon

Better grab your spot on Market Street.

LGBT Americans Struggling to Afford Health Care

A new poll uncovers disturbing stats.

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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.


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News

Butkovitz: Philly Schools Should Open Up Long-Hidden Works of Art

Art worth $4 million is kept away from the public in a storage facility.

News

76ers Now Trading for Players They Plan to Cut

Philly trades for Hasheem Thabeet, then immediately waives him.

News

Pa. Gov: Women Should Want New Liquor Laws

To make it easier to buy dinner.

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In Interview, Kathleen Kane Defends Her Work

“I can tell you we follow the law.”

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