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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

PRIDE in 5 Words Or Less

We asked Philly LGBTers and allies what Pride means to them.

News

AxisPhilly Shutting Down

Temple is pulling the plug on the site.

News

Hot Philly Startup Gets $8.6M in Funding

Curalate sells image services to brands.

News

The Dangers of a Marijuana Gold Rush

Mendte: Legal pot is coming. What we can learn from Colorado and Washington.

News

Woman’s Bobcat Escapes for Third Time

It was found in about an hour.

News

Sixers to Hold 76 Draft Parties Later This Month

The team has seven picks in this year’s draft.


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

20 Years of Philly Public Education, For Better and For Worse

Talking with Paul Socolar as The Notebook celebrates two decades in the trenches.

News

Ocean Grove Boardwalk Finally Returns

Miller: It only took a year-and-a-half and repeated appeals to FEMA.

Gay Pride Guide 2014

How to show your true colors all over Philly this weekend.

News

Does Handwriting Really Matter?

Francis: A reduced focus on penmanship threatens the learning and creativity of our students.

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News

Notebook: City Charters Get $100M More Than They Spend

There’s a huge gap between special ed funding and spending.

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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

Great Adventure Rides Ranked 2nd, 3rd Most Thrilling

The park had three rides in the top 10 list.

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Black Madam: I’m Guilty, but Not a Murderer

She breaks her silence to the Daily News.

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Bill Green Is Still a Rebel

Can he chart a third way between status quo and ed reformers?

News

Jersey Bill Allows Life-Ending Drugs to Dying Patients

But there is opposition.

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