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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

PGW Nightmare: Family Has Gas Shut Off Over “Secret” Gas Line

No gas until they pay 11 years of bills they didn’t know they had.

Team Philly Scores 50 Gold Medals at Gay Games

The final tally is in.

News

What They’re Saying About Mo’ne Davis and the Taney Dragons

Can the magical journey continue?

News

GIF: Chip Kelly Dives into a Pool of Ice Water

The Eagles take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

News

KYW’s Harry Donahue Retires Friday

He’d been at the station more than 40 years.

News

Rittenhouse’s Food and Friends Market Burglarized

But the thief got just $10 in change.


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.


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News

The Bykofsky Bigotry Debate Continues

Latino group weighs in with Daily News op-ed.

News

Penn Students Are the Most Polite in the U.S.

Or so says a new survey.

News

WATCH: Christie, Constituent Argue About Springsteen

“I wasn’t dancing with Bon Jovi. I was dancing with Jamie Foxx.”

News

20 Easy Predictions for the Future

Marks: Did you predict Revel’s closure? Here are 20 more fearless predictions.

News

Jersey Lawmakers Support Increased Safety for Rail Cars Carrying Oil

Worries about the possibilities of a deadly accident.

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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

Groups to Share $65,000 in Swim Club Settlement

Black children had their swimming privileges canceled in infamous 2009 incident.

News

Philly Police Commissioner Advising Ferguson Officials

Ramsey: “I mean it just has to stop, and we got to figure out a way to do it.”

News

Good Job, Commissioner Ramsey! But….

Mathis: Body cameras on police officers are a great idea. One more thing is needed.

4 Gay Things to Do in Philly This Week

The Empire Smokes Crack, a gay Robin Williams double feature, and more.

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