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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

Curio to Produce Play About Defrocked PA Pastor

More on The Frank Schaefer Project.

News

Joel Embiid Hurt; Sixers’ Draft Plans Rattled?

A possible No. 1 pick hurts his foot week before the draft.

News

Philly Pops CEO Sues Peter Nero for Slander

Feuding flugelhorns!

News

Chief Data Officer Quit After Clash with Revenue Commish

Mark Headd accuses city of looking backwards.

News

“Swiss Cheese Pervert” Pleads Guilty

Gets probation. Ordered to go to church.

News

Lawsuit Alleges Chester Parking Conspiracy

Suit: Union, city conspired to close lots.


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.


Philly Archdiocese Marching for Traditional Marriage in D.C. Today

The swan song of the anti-gay right?

News

Pair Won’t Be Retried in 1995 Slaying

Another man confessed. The DA says he was paid to confess.

Same-Sex Marriage to Stay in PA

Judge denies register of wills request to appeal.

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News

Vince Fumo Plans Consulting Business

He’s asking a judge to lessen travel sanctions.

News

Lightning Strikes Suspected in Several Philly-Area Fires

A chimney in Doylestown exploded.

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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

Next CBP Statue? Jimmy Rollins

McQuade: No player has been more of a symbol of the franchise’s recent success.

News

Survey: Country Doesn’t Approve of Comcast Merger

Most think customer service will get even worse.

News

Jersey Dems Want to Raise Taxes on the Wealthy

Better, they say, than Chris Christie’s plan to cut worker pensions.

News

Unions Take Pay Cut on PHA Projects

Laborers say they haven’t had much work in recent years.

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