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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

CW Series The Flash To Feature Two Gay Characters

A new reason to get excited about fall TV.

News

Columbus Mayor Tries Political Blackmail to Lure DNC

How can Philly compete?

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News

Pa. Lottery Sets Sales Record, Again

It’s the fourth straight year.

News

VIDEO Dems Attack Corbett on Education

The negative ads are under way.

News

Hey Philly, You’ll Never Guess Who Made the “Unhappiest Cities” List

Pennsylvania, in general, is just sad.

News

Criminalizing Poor Parents

Mathis: Debra Harrell’s choice isn’t the problem. It’s that she couldn’t afford a different one.


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

Rick Santorum Probably Running for President Again

Says he’ll decide after 2014 midterm elections.

News

Lawsuit Claims Seventh Death in Salvation Army Collapse

Danny Johnson died three weeks after suffering injuries.

News

Chris Christie Isn’t Campaigning for All GOP Candidates

New York Republican says Christie should help him, or step down from RGA.

News

NJ Ranks 8th, Pa. 16th in Child Well-Being

According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

News

City Pays $1.4 Million for Gun Permit Info Dump

The gun information was wrongfully made public in 2012.

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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.


6 Gay Things to Do This Week

Eleanor Roosevelt, To Wong Foo, sex jokes, and more.

News

Alleged NE Philly Nazi Guard Granted Bail

Johann Breyer faces war crimes charges.

News

Philly Pays $1.4M for Posting Gun Permit Appeal Data Online

Nutter administration settles, but admits no wrongdoing.

News

FAA Suspends Flights to Israel

US Airways, which has daily flights between Tel Aviv and Philadelphia International Airport, canceled both of them today.

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