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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

Study: Pa. Has 10th-Highest Tax Burden

New Jersey, though, is No. 2 behind New York.

An employee of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority raises his fist in the air, Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, while entering a SEPTA bus depot in north Philadelphia. | AP Photo, Joseph Kaczmarek
News

Interview: Willie Brown Doesn’t Want to Strike

But he’s willing to do it anyway.

News

Halladay: Start a ‘Zoo with Kyle’ Website

Ex-Phillies pitcher supporting his old mates.

Philly Web Series to Make Transphobic Debut

Why we need to stop using the word “tranny.”

Babette Booted from Ballot

Babette Josephs won’t be running again for State Rep.

News

VIDEO: Betsy Ross Does the Nae Nae

America!


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

Union Rejects SEPTA Contract Offer, Wants Binding Arbitration

A strike by SEPTA workers could come as early as next week.

News

UPDATE: Manco & Manco Owners Charged with Tax Evasion, to Be Released

They allegedly concealed nearly $1 million in income from the IRS.

News

Bar Manager: Penn Lax Players Tip Horribly

Fado GM says Penn women trashed the bar and tipped 4% on $1,300.

News

The 56 Things You’ll Overhear At Philly Tech Week

Marks: From “Glassholes” to “is that Wil Wheaton?” to “I’m a mobile app developer.” Collect them all!

News

Poll: Should the School Day Start Later?

Cheltenham parents are concerned about their sleep-deprived teens.

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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

Ex-Phillie Lenny Dykstra: I Was Beaten in Prison

He’s filed a lawsuit.

William Way Launches New Funding Campaign

A new initiative makes it easier to support Philly’s only LGBT community center.

News

Comcast Today: Did the Feds Just Save the Time Warner Merger?

Plus: How David L. Cohen missed out on $25,000.

News

Source of Funds for Mayor’s Trip to Rome a Mystery

Who paid for the mayor to give the Pope a football jersey?

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