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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

Interview: David Boardman and the Future of Philly Newspapers

Temple’s media dean may help shape how you get your news.

News

10 Places to Mooch Free AC in Philadelphia

Lazor: Where to go when your window-rattler just doesn’t cut it.

News

Penn Prof: Don’t Accredit Faith-Based Colleges

English professor writes strongly-worded essay.

Rate your exes!

BeenRanked.com lets you do just that.

News

PPA to Start Motorcycle Parking Study

The pilot program should last about six months.

News

Court Won’t Speed Up Penn State Suit

It will wait until after Graham Spanier is tried.


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

Parking in Philly Should Be Harder. And Cost Way More.

Fighting Words: Lazy, entitled drivers should be paying twice as much to park in Center City.

John Dehlin Faces Excommunication

He’s a Mormon gay-rights advocate.

News

Philly Gets $30M from HUD for Area Near Temple

It expects to turn that into $125 million of additional investment.

News

Phillies Look Likely to Start Fire Sale

They’re one of the worst teams in the NL.

News

Were You Offended by FAFSA’s ‘I’m Poor’ Tweet?

Francis: You can buy a degree; you can’t buy common sense.

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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.


Maps for Our Summer Drives

Touring the Brandywine Rambling Around Central Bucks Trekking to Amish Country Back-Roading to the Shore Drifting Up River Road

News

Pitt, Penn State Again Most Costly Public Universities

This according to a new federal ranking. Temple ranks 19th.

News

Christie Signs Jersey Budget With Deep Pension Cuts

Vetoes “millionaire’s tax” proposed by Democrats.

News

Philly Schools Pass Placeholder Budget

It has a $93 million hole that can only be filled by state action.

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