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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

Weekend Roundup

Sorry I’m Just Human, Attic Youth Center drag and more.

Profane Gun-Toting Libtard-Hating Police Chief Is Now “Retired”

Mark Kessler was just too much truth for The Man.

News

37 Lessons From the Winter That Won’t End

Marks: And there’s still a whole month left!

News

Interview: Should Philly Welcome or Deport Undocumented Immigrants?

Nicole Kligerman says deportation is harmful.

Photo Roundup: Philly Through the Fog

17 shots of what we were actually able to see this morning on social media.

News

Philadelphia Is Under a Tornado Watch

The Weather Gods have a good laugh.


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

Philly’s Octavius Catto: Hero of America’s First Civil Rights Movement

Smith: His birthday is tomorrow. He may finally get his proper recognition this year.

Trans People Needed for Local “Trans Home Project” Study

A look at how trans identities are expressed in private spaces.

News

Glenn Beck Raises Concerns About the Comcast Merger

And get this: He might be joined by MSNBC’s liberal hosts.

News

Bob Brady Still Owes $500,000 From His 2007 Mayoral Run

Will the PA Supreme Court let a law firm forgive his debt?

Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) is defended by Miami Heat guard Norris Cole (30) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center.
News

Is There Any Reason to Watch the Sixers Now?

McQuade: 76ers ship out three players on wild trade deadline day. Here’s what you need to know.

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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.


LGBT Black History Month Spotlight

7 questions with opera singer Cory O’Neill Walker.

News

Rookie SI Swimsuit Model is From Doylestown

Samantha Hoopes moved to Hollywood last year.

News

Jon Stewart Does Hilariously Bad Philadelphia Accent

In response to the Hot Pockets recall.

News

Tom Corbett’s Big Budget Fallacy

Mathis: The governor says he cut state spending just like you and your family would’ve. But is that really true?

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