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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.


Governor Josh Shapiro pennsylvania
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

Comcast Upgrades X1, Lets Users Download DVR’d Shows to Tablets

Now you can watch TV everywhere you go.

News

GIF Recap: Phils’ Amazing Opening-Day Win

McQuade: 12 important scenes from a wild day in Texas.

PA Governor Tom Corbett
News

PA Governors Spend Millions on Private Law Firms

Tom Corbett has done so, but he’s not the first.

News

Council Hires Consultant to Review PGW Sale

Concentric Energy Advisors will be paid $425,000 to examine the issue.

State Capitol in Harrisburg
News

Prosecutor In Sting Case Testifies Before Ethics Panel

Frank Fina’s testimony delivered in secret.

News

SEPTA, Unions Meet for Six Hours to Avert Strike

But still no final agreement.


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.


Man Crush Monday

Reader Adam Beck shares his picks.

Groupon For Massage at 12th Street Gym

Act fast, only four sessions left.

Philly Women’s Flag Football Team to Compete in Gay Bowl 2014

Hut, hut!

News

Spanier Sues Kane in Federal Court

Trying to end his prosecution on Jerry Sandusky coverup charges.

News

Post-Sandusky, PA Punishing Teachers for Misconduct

Better awareness means more enforcement.

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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

76ers Player Suspended for Drug Violation

And really: Can you blame him?

News

Philly 311 Has Its Own Talk Show. Nobody Watches It.

A December episode on YouTube has 116 views.

News

In Western PA, Drillers Can Drink Your Milkshake

Your property rights are worthless if gas drillers want what’s underneath.

This Is What Neil Patrick Harris Looks Like as Hedwig

The first photos have leaked.

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