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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

Woman Crush Wednesday

Who Elicia Gonzales is crushing on.

News

The Joy of a Phillies Game, Even When They Stink

McQuade: It wasn’t a good home opener for the Phillies. But, eh, that’s OK.

DJ Carl Michaels Presents

10 Tracks for Bop-Tastic City Walks

News

Bob Huber on Bill Conlin’s Final Days

“His defense was transparently pathetic.”

News

Jersey Man Shoots Self in Leg at NRA Event

The injury was not life-threatening.

News

McCaffery Opposes Out-of-County Judge in Inky Lawsuit

Says there’s no reason to believe local judges can’t be impartial.


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

Roosevelt Boulevard Crashes Have Increased Since Red Light Cameras

Overall crashes on the dangerous road are actually up, though severity is down.

News

VIDEO: Fire Fighters Battle Suit Corner Blaze

The Suit Corner is a charred husk after a morning fire.

News

Our Five Favorite Parts of the Chris Christie New Yorker Profile

(And two of them involve George Norcross.)

News

Gov. Corbett Visits More PA Schools, Does Not Flee

Bravely endures elementary school students, does not run away.

News

Six Reasons Women Are Paid Less Than Men

Marks: And four things that can be done to correct the situation.

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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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Equality Today

Dept. of Justice stays out of marriage fight, major PA group backs ENDA, and more.

News

Comcast Today: Merger Faces Washington Skepticism

Today’s hearing happens just as company is named “Worst in America” by Consumerist

News

Suit Corner Is on Fire (Updated)

Details sketchy, but Twitter pics are plentiful.

This is What Drag Queens Looked Like in the 1960s

An artist stumbles upon a box of rare images.

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