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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

Flyers Promote Hextall to GM

Former goalie replaces Paul Holmgren, who moves upstairs.

News

Q&A: The Woman Who Put Her Abortion Video On YouTube

“I feel super great about having an abortion,” says Emily Letts.

News

How About an Executive Order to Decriminalize Marijuana?

Kruger: When it comes to the mayor’s bully pulpit, are gross injustices against African Americans not on the menu?

News

Bucks Native Takes Helm at CBS Evening News

Steve Capus previously ran NBC News.

News

Penn Revises Sex Violence Policy

Adds provisions about stalking, domestic violence.

News

Teens Urinate All Over NoLibs, Have Long Sex

NBC 10: Radio 104.5 Block Party gets out of control.


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.


Delaware Deputy AG Charged With Rape of 16-Year-Old

Another case of Grindr gone wrong.

News

Convention Center Moving On, Minus Two Unions?

Two unions did not agree to new work rules by a Monday deadline.

News

Gov. Corbett Decrees That PA Teens Shall Be Pasty

Signs law keeping teens out of tanning salons.

News

Pedestrian Struck on Overpass Has Died

27-year-old man has not been identified.

News

When Did Ed Rendell Become Such a Wuss?

Mathis: The former governor is wrong: Rob McCord’s attack ad on Tom Wolf is fair game.

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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.


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News

Filmmaker “Crowdsourcing” Funding for Kermit Gosnell Movie

More than 19,000 people have contributed to the movie’s budget.

News

Paralyzed Rutgers Player Will Speak at Commencement

Eric LeGrand said he was invited, uninvited, then invited again.

News

Democrats Walk Out of Kane Impeachment Hearing

Say Daryl Metcalfe isn’t following proper impeachment procedure.

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Moody’s Warns of Mass Exodus from Philly Schools

Says budget problems may cause flight to charters, downgrade in bond rating.

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