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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

6 Gay Things to Do in Philly This Week

OurNightOut, Three Days of Rain, Young Friends for Brian Sims and more.

News

City’s Snow Tab: $18 Million

That’s three times the normal amount.

News

How Did the Flyers Stop Being Awful?

They stand on the verge of the playoffs. It wasn’t supposed to be this way.

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N.J.’s Casino Experiment Has Failed

Miller: Take heed, Philly casino advocates.

News

Interview: Paul Levy Gets Big Things Done

Center City District leader is on Philly Mag’s list of powerful people.

News

Former Christie Associates Talking to Bridgegate Grand Jury

The stakes get higher for the governor and his team.


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.


3 Philadelphians Named to National Trans 100 List

Meet the go-getters working for trans rights in Philly.

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Anti-Gun Group Gives McGinty, Schwartz Perfect Scores

But McCord and Wolf aren’t far behind.

"Justice" engraved on Philadelphia's City Hall
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City Council Has an Ethics Committee!

Fiorillo: But it literally never, ever meets.

News

Jersey Fire’s Smoke Seen in NY, Philly

Fire in Wharton State Forest contained Monday afternoon.

News

Citizens Bank Park: A Decade in the Stadium We Didn’t Want

Howard: Was there a better location for the Phillies’ home?

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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.


News

Bob Casey Pushes Back Against Euro Meat Claims

“Bologna” doesn’t just belong to Italy, Pennsylvania senator asserts.

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New Yorker Profiles Chris Christie

And it isn’t pretty.

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Comcast, Time Warner Start Merger Push Today

FCC filing today, Senate hearing on Wednesday.

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SEPTA Still Operating As Union Mulls “Final Offer”

The quiet before the storm?

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