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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

Alleged Rittenhouse Rapist Moves to Center of Immigration Debate

Milton Mateo Garcia is becoming a conservative cause célébre.

News

Brian Roberts Is Still the CEO of Comcast

His contract has been extended one more year.

News

Poll: Corbett Still Trailing Badly

Trails Tom Wolf by 22 percentage points.

The Half-Thong Bathing Suit

It’s a world full of NO.

News

Tom Corbett Is Absolutely Right About Pension Reform

Marks: It’s just that he’s handling it wrong.

News

Prosecutors’ Association Slams Kathleen Kane

“The focus on winning the news cycle must end.”


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

Philly Cigarette Tax Stalls in PA House

Nutter: Schools must prepare for layoffs.

News

As PA Budget Turns: Where’s Tom Wolf?

The Democratic gubernatorial nominee ought to explain how he’d handle this mess.

News

Veteran Inky Editor Gets Big Promotion

Stan Wischnowski to lead Inky, Daily News, and Philly.com newsrooms in planning, budgets, and staffing.

Sims to Climb Kilimanjaro

He needs your help.

News

First Named Storm Could Bring Rain

Tropical Storm Arthur could soak the 4th of July.

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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

Other Murals We Need Besides Kurt Vile

McQuade: Seriously, why is there no Sherman Hemsley mural?

News

Daily News Corrects Ex-Editor’s Quote

He didn’t say ‘horse manure.’

News

5 Children Left in SUV in Port Richmond

The kids were quickly rescued.

News

Phone-Sex Police Officer Now Blogging, Selling Lingerie

Officer Terra Barrow has moved to a new business venture. She cleared it with her bosses beforehand.

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