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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

Did Shake Shack Give Ryne Sandberg Food Poisoning?

The Phillies manager thinks so.

Cher is Coming Back to the Philly Area

She really is like a cockroach, but no complaints here.

News

MC Hammer Explains Tom Wolf’s Giant Poll Lead

Please, Tom Wolf, don’t hurt ’em!

U.S. District Judge to Hear Gay Marriage Case in Philly Tomorrow

A battle over marriage recognition.

News

Comcast Today: You Must Watch the Commercials

Fast-forwarding will be disabled on new video-on-demand shows.

News

Choosing the Perfect Toothbrush for You

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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

Bail Set at $500K for Germantown Artist Who Blew Off Hand

Douglas Ferrin had a history with explosives.

News

All Philly Mayors, Ranked by How Funny Their Names Sound

McQuade: Does Michael Nutter have the funniest name of any Philly mayor ever?

News

Haverford Graduation Speaker, Under Pressure, Bows Out

Police used batons on Occupy protesters under Robert J. Birgeneau.

News

Christie Considers Gun Bill, Presidential Aspirations

Jersey governor can please his state or conservative activists. But not both.

News

Vatican Official Tours Philly Ahead of 2015 Meeting

The question, as always: Will the pope come?

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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

There Is No Way Philly Unions Are Going to Pick the Next Mayor

Mathis: This week, they can’t even put up a unified front on a job site.

Philly LGBT Business Leaders Honored at IBA Luncheon

Photos from yesterday’s luncheon.

News

Nick Foles Apparently Not Afraid of Madden Curse

Foles is in a video game cover athlete bracket.

4 Gay Things to Do This Week in Philly

Gayborhood bartenders compete in Key West Cocktail Classic.

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