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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

10 Commandments of Riding SEPTA in a Heat Wave

Don’t be stinky.

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News

Council Spends $20K on Radio Ads Defending Self

The proposed PGW sale takes another twist.

News

Police Hunt for Cross-Dressing Robber, Accomplice

Cops say the duo robbed a Glenwood store.

News

Adam Solow on the Immigration Crisis

Unaccompanied children are streaming across the border. Pennsylvania is not immune.

News

Accused Philly Rep Misses Court Date

Arrest warrant was issued for J.P. Miranda.

News

Corbett Launches Ad Campaign

Touts success in job creation, but Dems are skeptical.


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

City Releases 911 Tapes in SW Philly Fire

Liberian ambassador visits the scene of fatal blaze.

News

Cigarette Tax Stalled; School Funding in Danger

Derailed by dispute over hotel taxes, new five-year sunset provision.

7 Gay Things to Do in Philly This Week

A big drag queen yard sale, BalletX debuts o639 Hours and more.

News

Live Maggots Found In Aramark Food, Again

But nobody actually ate the critters, officials point out.

News

Showboat Could Find New Life Under New Ownership

And it could stay open as a casino.

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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

Poll: 84% in Pa. Approve of Medical Marijuana

Recreational use supported by just 35%.

News

Oprah Interviews Sandusky Son

“At bedtime, his rituals began.”

News

Pa. Student Fugitive Caught After He Appeared in Paper

He willingly posed for a picture.

What Does Cisgender Mean?

Chances are you’re cisgender and didn’t even know it.

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