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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

VIDEO: Ray Rice Drags Fiancee Out of Revel Elevator

A horrible video from Atlantic City.

News

Philadelphia Is Full of Winter Weather Wimps

Bradley: We act like we’ve never seen snow before. And everyone is laughing at us.

News

Instant Twitter Reaction to That Winter Thunderstorm

The sky just opened up and went boom. 15 great social media responses.

News

Congestive Heart Failure: Prescriptions for Health

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Support for Gay Marriage Grows in PA

54 percent of Pennsylvanians support marriage equality.

LGBT Black History Month Spotlight

7 questions with “I’m From Driftwood” director Marquise Lee.


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.


This CVS Truck Driver Is Having a Bad Morning

The scene from 11th Street.

Here’s Don Tollefson’s Mugshot

He’s sitting in Bucks County Jail.

News

More Taxis? How About Better Taxis?

Mathis: Can City Council create a “world class” taxi service?

Christie Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Legalize Sports Betting

“Last-ditch” effort after years of attempts.

News

Report: PA Police Fail to Fingerprint Arrestees

Twenty percent failure rate called “lapse in criminal system.”

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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.


School District of Philadelphia
News

District, Teachers Headed for Likely Showdown

Bill Green takes SRC chair, urges changes in teacher work rules.

PA Governor Tom Corbett
News

Corbett Launching TV Ads Today

Aimed at Fox News, in attempt to shore up weak conservative support.

This Week in Gay Philly

February QOTA, Wonder Women’s film series launch and more.

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Congestive Heart Failure: Living the Heart-Healthy Lifestyle

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