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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

Latest Stories

News

Pedestrian Thrown Off Overpass in ‘Extremely Critical Condition’

Fell 38 feet to the roadway after being struck by a driver.

News

Minimum Wage for City Contractors Hiked to $12

Subcontractors get the raise, too.

News

Cops: Men Rob Gas Station, Serve Customers

The trio shot and tied up the 18-year-old clerk, then pocketed the business’s proceeds for hours.

News

Philly Actress Films Abortion for YouTube

“This video is for all of us,” says Emily Letts.

News

Comcast Today: What Will a Post-Merger World Look Like?

WSJ offers best- and worst-case scenarios.

News

Amtrak: Visit ‘Fishtown, Pennsylvania’

Young professionals live there!


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.


5 Gay Things to Do in Philly This Week

Stonewall Kickball, the COLLAGE Festival, Noord Turns 1, and more.

News

Former Philly U Student Sues Over Sexual Assault Expulsion

Willow Grove’s Anthony Villar says he was railroaded by his ex and the school.

News

Locally Focused Jeopardy! Clue!

Philadelphia’s quiz show dorks are all excited.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) is defended by Miami Heat guard Norris Cole (30) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center.
News

MCW: Rookie of the Year, and Much More

McQuade: Restoring a sense of hope to a moribund Sixers franchise feels like a bigger prize.

News

Guzzardi to Stay on Ballot in Some Counties

He was removed by a court, but some jurisdictions are playing by Nader rules.

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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.


Local Grindr Hookup Leads to Murder in Delco

The body of the 25-year-old was found in Chester.

News

Paralyzed Ex-Rutgers Football Player ‘Hurt’

Eric LeGrand says the school rescinded commencement speech offer.

News

Sen. Vincent Hughes Takes Aim at Klan Activity

“We cannot allow the intolerant behavior from the KKK to go unaddressed.”

News

Players Resist NFL Concussion Settlement

Say it may not help all affected players.

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