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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

100 HIV Researchers On Downed Malaysian Plane

Heading to an AIDS conference in Australia.

School District of Philadelphia
News

School District Publishes List of Employee Salaries

Teachers and administrators are included in the data set.

News

Are Offshore Wind Farms the Future of AC?

Feds open up nearly 344,000 acres off the South Jersey coast for commercial wind energy.

In Iowa, Chris Christie Denies Presidential Run

Did you catch the “in Iowa” part?

Local Manufacturing Is on the Uptick

Business activity levels are the highest in three years.

News

I-95 Cottman Avenue Traffic Tangle Finally Over?

Southbound off-ramp expected to re-open Friday morning for rush-hour traffic.


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.


Who Will Sit Next to Rosie and Whoopi On The View?

Everything you need to know.

News

Obama Appears in Wilmington

He signed a memorandum creating his new ‘Build America’ initiative.

News

Stanley Cup in Sea Isle City Today

No, the Flyers didn’t somehow win it when you weren’t looking.

Field Guide to Sand Blast 2014

For your gay seaside-frolicking pleasure.

News

Yeah, but Would an NBA Team of Philly Natives Be Any Good?

Here’s how a “hometown Sixers” featuring Kobe Bryant and Kyle Lowry might play together.

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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

VIDEO: 3 Men Rob Fishtown Clothing Store

The robbery happened on W. Girard Ave. last week. Walkie talkies were involved.

Elaine Stritch Has Died

The singing actress passed away in Michigan.

News

Workers Fighting to Keep AC Casinos Open

8,000 jobs could be lost by the end of summer.

News

Philly Woman Will Turn Your Placenta Into Ceviche for $200

That includes pickup and delivery.

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