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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

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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News

Amazon Same-Day Delivery Is Here

Never leave your house again.

News

Flyers’ Timonen Has Blood Clots in Both Lungs, Leg

The Flyers’ vexing offseason continues.

News

Big Changes Coming for Mummers Parade Route?

Participants want to bring more fun to the proceedings.

News

Poll: Corbett Really Is Gaining on Wolf

Turns out that last week’s CBS poll wasn’t an outlier.

News

Mayor Nutter’s 3 Worst Anti-Pot Arguments

Mathis: The mayor comes to the drug debate armed only with petulance.

News

Is Upstart Metro Buying City Paper?

CP publisher: “We are evaluating strategic alternatives.”


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.


Stolen Natalie Hope McDonald Painting Found

It was held hostage at the John C. Anderson Apartments.

6 Gay Things to Do in Philly This Week

WorkReady, singing comedians, cheerleader movies + more.

News

True Grit: Temple Turns Away From the SAT

Vice provost William Black explains the university’s alternative approach to admissions.

News

PennDOT to Repair Spring Garden Bridges

An I-76 offramp will be closed for 70 days.

News

Witnesses: Man Punches Woman at Northern Liberties 2nd Street Fest

Witnesses wanted an arrest. Victim didn’t.

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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.


Episcopal Diocese OKs Same-Sex Marriage Certificates

Big news out of Pittsburgh.

The Award For Hottest Fringe Arts Flyer Goes To …

Brian Sanders JUNK has our hearts palpitating.

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Daily News Questioned for Cover

Sexy Singles and sex slaves on the same front page?

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SEPTA Extends Overnight Weekend Subway Service

It will now run until Nov. 2.

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