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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

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News

Lawyer: McCaffery Cleared in FBI Probe

Claim comes during arguments over lawsuit against Inky.

6 Gay Things to Do This Week

Rob Smith reading, Summer Kamp kickoff, NSFW goes dark and more.

News

Overseas Visits to Philly Up 13 Percent in 2013

Most visitors came from the U.K.

News

Rittenhouse Rape Suspect Worked at Tashan

The Indian restaurant has released a statement.

News

Phillies Fans Boo Corbett, Nutter

They weren’t even actually at the game!

News

Comcast Today: Merger Isn’t Getting Public Support

Comments at the FCC website are overwhelmingly negative.


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

Good Day Philadelphia Names New Co-Anchor

Alex Holley previously worked in South Carolina.

News

Sixers Post Job Ad for New Mascot

And the team wants it to have a college degree.

News

Christie Somehow Involved in Second Bridge Scandal

At issue is Port Authority money.

News

Three Big Obstacles in the Jerry Sandusky Case

How the law and bureaucracy slowed things down.

News

Coons Vs. Castle: “The Delaware Way”

Mendte: I wish Mike Castle would consider challenging his currently un-opposed friend.

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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.


The Other Side to Mr. Gay Philly

Lou Cutler wants to stick needles in you.

News

City Still Not Sure Why Rowhome Exploded

The Fitler Square house blew up on May 1.

News

Ex-Cop Kills Man Trying to Rob Her Store

She also served in the Secret Service.

News

10 Emojis Philly Needs Right Now

Palan: There are some stories only Philadelphians can tell.

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