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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

Cops: Love Triangle Behind West Philly Shooting

A man allegedly shot his ex-lover and her new beau.

School District of Philadelphia
News

Bizarre Situation at Fairmount Elementary School

Bache-Martin’s principal is gone, and students have received odd punishments.

News

N.J. Animal Rescuer Charged with Hoarding Dead Birds

Prosecutors: She let more than 300 starve to death.

News

Comcast Wants to Impose “Data Caps” on Internet Use

Will charge more to people who use more Internet.

News

Is Maria Quiñones-Sánchez the Newest Power Broker in Philly?

She has endorsed a slate of candidates in Tuesday’s primary election.

News

Art Museum to Unveil Frank Gehry-Led Expansion

Will add 78,000 feet of gallery space without major exterior change.


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

Wife of Chester Mayor Carjacked in Front of Home

Three men arrested in the incident.

Woman Crush Wednesday: Kelly A. Burkhardt

The local filmmaker on her local lady crushes.

News

Union Fracas Began in Debate Over Transportation Bill

IBEW 98, Carpenters have been uneasy with each other.

News

Philly Searches for a Bike Share Sponsor

Looking for an “emotional investment” in the city.

News

Alycia Lane Is Pregnant

Taking a break from her TV career to start a family.

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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.


Our Hilarious Chat With Wendy Williams

Did you know “How You Doin'” was born in Philly?

News

Well, at Least Sterling Doesn’t Talk in Code

Francis: On Anderson Cooper, the Clippers owner puts his racism right out in the open.

Arrest Made in Broad Street “Road Rage” Shooting

Ali Shaffiat, 31, is charged with aggravated assault.

News

Rick Santorum Kinda, Sorta Endorses Government-Supplied Contraception

Still manages to be a jerk about it.

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