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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

This Is What Neil Patrick Harris Looks Like as Hedwig

The first photos have leaked.

News

DuPont Heir Raped Daughter, Got Probation

Now accused of raping son, too.

Philly LGBT Youth Bring Cyberqueer Expedition to Philly Tech Week

Learn about GPS Bodies.

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Speed-Enforcement Cameras: Yes or No?

Senator Mike Stack wants them. Do you?

News

Unionization for College Athletes: Long Overdue

McQuade: Finally, they might have a voice in the NCAA.

News

Comcast Today: Comcast Will Spend $2.5 Billion on Stock Buybacks

News sends Comcast share price up.


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.


WATCH: First Gay Wedding in Soap Opera History

Brought to you by Days of Our Lives.

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Your Fitness Level Before and After Bariatric Surgery

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Christie Scandal Will Give America Its Next President Bush

As Bridgegate continues to haunt Christie, Jeb Bush gains in the GOP.

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76ers Are Merely Putrid, Not Record-Breakingly Awful

Team ends losing streak at 26 games — tying, but not breaking, the old record.

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I’m Agnostic, and I’m Hoping for the Pope

Mathis: You don’t have to be Catholic to see the good a papal visit would do.

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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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2014 Phillies: Very Experienced, or the Walking Dead?

Altman: Five reasons for fans to smile (and five for them to frown).

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It’s Opening Day for the Phillies!

Today, at least, let’s pretend to be optimistic. Right?

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Dottie Sandusky “On Offensive” Against Accusers

“I know who he is, and I know what he is.”

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Private Bidder Says It Could Speed Repair of PGW’s Leaky Pipes

At current rate, PGW will replace leaky gas mains in 70 years

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