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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

Philly Nazi Suspect Is Dead

Johann Breyer’s death may mean the end of an era for Nazi hunters.

News

PHOTOS: Gaza Protests at Love Park

On Wednesday afternoon, pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups demonstrated over the current conflict in the Middle East.

Woman Crush Wednesday

Stimulus Co-Founder Morgan Levine names her crushes.

News

Olbermann Names Cliff Lee the “Worst Person in the World”

For farting.

Traffic on the Ben Franklin Bridge
News

Accident Snarls Ben Franklin Bridge, Center City Traffic

Some delays expected, obviously.

News

Every Single Taxi in Philly Could Get a Surveillance Camera

Part of crackdown on violence against drivers.


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

Report: National Parks Bring $196 Million to Philly

But visits in 2013 declined because of government shutdown

Harrah’s Staff Homophobic to Gay Guests

The not-so-sunny side to this week’s Sand Blast event in AC.

News

Famed Spice Company May Move to Pa.

McCormick and its line of spices have long been associated with Baltimore.

News

The Big List of the Worst Philly Lists of 2014

McQuade: Admit it, you’ve shared at least one of these stupid things.

News

Acquittals in Traffic Court Case

Though some guilty verdicts for lying to investigators.

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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

Pa. Children’s Home Will Take Immigrant Children

Does so despite Gov. Corbett’s concerns.

News

Should You Feel Guilty About Privilege?

Francis: Learning to have difficult conversations about race and gender with teens at Penn’s Social Justice Research Institute.

News

Pennsylvania Unveils 70-MPH Zones

But only a few, to start with.

News

I’m HIV-Positive, and I Have No Interest in News About HIV Cures

Kruger: There is already a way to eradicate HIV/AIDS, and Pa. is pretty good at it.

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