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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

ACLU: Philly Police Still Arresting People for Photographing Police

Commissioner Ramsey told his officers to stop. Two years later, a new lawsuit.

News

Firebomb Hits Home in South Philadelphia

A male suspect is in custody.

News

Union Unrest Continues at Convention Center

Carpenters plan another protest today.

News

Mayor Nutter Tours France

No public notice given for “international trade” trip.

News

It Happened: A Good Guy With a Gun Stopped a Bad Guy With a Gun

Doctor shot assailant in Darby attack.

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News

5 Reasons to Vote (No Really!) For Tom Corbett

He’s not the worst Republicans have to offer.


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

Hospital Shooting in Delco

DA cites “psychiatric issues.”

Mary Poppins Quits

Kristen Bell’s satirical sendup on Funny or Die.

News

Mayor Takes Surprise Trip to Paris

He’s talking with the mayor about bicycles.

Best of Philly: Gay Winners

Who scored the coveted Best Gay Bar this year?

News

Riversharks to Host Sharknado Screening

And on Friday, fans can sleep over in the stadium.

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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

Attacks in Pa. Governor’s Race Heating Up

A new Tom Corbett plays it loose with the facts.

Natalie Hope McDonald Painting Stolen

It was hijacked from an auction at William Way.

News

American Apparel Flying Pool-Barred Bikinied Barista to California

Lisa Conn gets free trip.

Best of Philly 2014

Yes, folks, here we are, back at it again. Who has the crispiest fried chicken? What’s the best bar for day-drinking? Where can you go […]

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