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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

Adam Joseph Posts First Selfie With Baby Jacob

The preciousness will never stop.

Two More Philly Teams Win Gold at Gay Games

Team Philadelphia’s having a hell of a day in Cleveland.

Woman Crush Wednesday

Phillesbian Founder Lauren Zumpano on her favorite lady Leos.

News

Metro Buys City Paper; Layoffs Ensue

Jennifer Clark becomes associate publisher of both papers.

Philly’s Anna Aagenes Wins 5K Gold at Gay Games

Plus more of this week’s local winners.

News

State May Raise Liquor Prices

Cost of labor going up, so state’s markup might do the same.


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.


All 16 Icons Name-Dropped in “Vogue” are Now Dead

The passing of Lauren Bacall ends an era.

News

Corbett, Wolf Agree on 3 Debates

One will be in Philadelphia.

News

Board: Penn State Will Abide by Sanctions

But there’s a significant split on the matter.

News

Revel Atlantic City: Death, Delinquency, and Despair

A timeline of a $2.4 billion failure.

News

Philly Is Putting On Quite a Show for the DNC Site Selectors

The visit, as told in a series of very enthusiastic tweets.

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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

Comcast Helps Pay For Fancy Dinner Honoring FCC Commissioner

Yes, the FCC is reviewing the Comcast-Time Warner merger.

News

Proposal: Bring Amtrak Trains to Center City

There’s already a tunnel to 30th Street Station, so why not?

News

Frankford 7-Eleven Robbed, Clerk Pistol Whipped

The suspects remain at large.

PA Marriage Equality Plaintiff Passes Away

Fredia Hurdle dies before having the chance to marry her partner, Lynn.

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