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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

WATCH: Scranton Residents Turn Potholes into Art

Easier than filling them.

News

Fire Stalling Philly-Bound Traffic on Ben Franklin Bridge

Details sketchy so far.

News

You Don’t Get to Sing “Bridge Over Troubled Water” Around Chris Christie These Days

Idina Menzel’s performance “scrapped” at 9/11 museum dedication.

News

Council Bill Would Extend 1-Cent Sales Tax

Revenue would shore up schools, underfunded pensions.

News

Is Philly the 11th-Best City on the Planet?

A business school in Spain seems to think so.

News

Comcast, Facing Backlash, Walks Back “Data Caps” Comments

David L. Cohen: “We certainly have no interest in adopting any plans that our customers find unreasonable.”


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

Rendell to Dems: Don’t Run Against Clinton

The former mayor and governor weighs in on 2016.

News

The 50 Biggest Earners in Philly’s Unions

And no, Johnny Doc is NOT #1.

News

Councilwoman Introduces Bike Share Legislation

Bill would authorize program planned for next spring.

PHOTOS: Philly Men Model Local Summer Fashions

What guys will be wearing to the beach this summer.

News

ESPN Asks Phillies About Satirical Letter

An obviously fake Ryne Sandberg letter wasn’t fake enough.

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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.


Philly Filmmaker Showing at Cannes Film Festival

Jordan Fraser will screen his short film Changed.

News

You Can’t Be For Casinos and Against Pawn Shops

Kruger: That’s just hypocritical.

News

Temple Med School Renamed for Lewis Katz

He pledged $25 million to the school last year.

News

Smart Guy Gives Incorrect ‘King of Prussia’ Response

It wasn’t a clue about a mall.

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