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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

City, Forbes to Host “Under 30 Summit”

Mayor Nutter was on Morning Joe today for the announcement.

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Study: Philly Has Room for One More Casino

Says state revenue increase would be sizable.

News

25 Years a Mom

Hingston: Celebrating a quarter-century of celebrating Mother’s Day

News

Daryl Metcalfe is a Big Bully

Mathis: How do you fight back against the state’s loudest, meanest politician?

News

Al Franken Presses Crusade Against Comcast

Says he continues to oppose merger with Time Warner.

News

Locals Killed in Virginia Hot Air Balloon Fire

Philly, Delaware natives among the dead.


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

Could Philly Host the NFL Draft Next Year?

League floats idea of moving beyond New York.

News

Wolf Leads Big Money Campaign, Spending $1 Million a Week on TV Ads

But he’ not the only big-cash candidate.

News

Happy Mother’s Day

Get your 2-for-1 grave special here.

St. Louis Rams Draft Michael Sam

Making him the NFL’s first openly gay player.

News

Caesars Considers A.C. Casino Closings

The company owns four.

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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.


What Philly Gays Did On Instagram This Week

The Shower-Time Selfie Edition

An employee of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority raises his fist in the air, Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, while entering a SEPTA bus depot in north Philadelphia. | AP Photo, Joseph Kaczmarek
News

Cameras Save $11 Million for SEPTA

Video evidence makes it easier to fend off questionable lawsuits.

News

UPDATE: Germantown Man Blows Off Hand With Explosive

Federal authorities investigating; the artist has had explosive issues before.

Philadelphia Soul Hosts Nation’s First Pro-Football LGBT-Awareness Night

And more gay weekend picks.

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