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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

How to Recall a Philly Politician: You Can’t

Turns out you really can’t fight City Hall.

PA Governor Tom Corbett
News

Ruling Axing Pa. Voter Id Reaffirmed

Bernard McGinley upholds January ruling.

News

That Time Nixon Showed Up at the Vet

He and Spuds MacKenzie were two late 1980s visitors.

News

Why the Rush to Revive All-Night Subway Service?

Smith: Yes, it’s great. But SEPTA continues to ignore other, more under-served areas.

News

Wire Problems Snarl Amtrak Service

Expect heavy delays going south from Philly.

News

CHOP Doctor Challenges Vaccine Denialism on Colbert

Infectious diseases spreading because parents won’t vaccinate children, he says.


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

Donald Sterling’s Rich White Guy Problem

Mathis: Clippers owner isn’t just wrong on race. He’s bad on class issues, too.

Medical Marijuana Activists Plan Sit-In at Corbett’s Office

Threat comes as medical professionals say benefits indeterminate.

News

Rain Expected to Soak Philly

From the same system that spawned tornadoes in the South.

News

The PPA Wants to Enrage You With Higher Fees … for the Kids

Proceeds would go to fund Philly schools.

News

Kane Will Turn Over Sting Files, After All

Says “issues have been resolved” with D.A. Seth Williams.

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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.


Your Official Pre-Cher Concert Playlist

8 songs to get you (more) hyped for tonight’s big show.

Giovanni’s Room Closing May 17th

Philly’s only LGBT bookstore being shuttered.

Man Crush Monday

The local dudes making Bryan Buttler dizzy.

DJ Cassidy to Play SundayOUT

He also played Jay Z and Beyoncé’s wedding. Just saying.

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