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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

News

Joe Biden: Not Down With Pot Legalization

Says he’d rather see “smarter enforcement.”

News

Johnny Weir Didn’t Fool Around in the Olympic Village

The Quarryville native and NBC commentator opens up about going to the Sochi Games.

News

Your Guide to Watching the Olympics Everywhere

NBC will stream 1,000 hours of coverage of Sochi.

News

Women Scarce on Philly Boards

Public companies are big ol’ sausage fests.

LGBT Black History Month Spotlight

7 questions with Top Model‘s Cory Wade Hindorff.

News

Spoiler Culture is Spoiling the Culture

Mathis: If you don’t want to know what happened last night, the burden is on you.


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

Penn Hires Permanent Counselors in Wake of Suicide

Two confirmed suicides, four deaths overall have shocked campus.

News

Green Move to SRC Opens Seat on Council

Council president expected to call a special election.

News

Peter Degnan to Lead William Penn Foundation

Leaves vice dean position at Wharton, replaces Jeremy Nowak.

News

Storm Is a Disaster: Is It Worse Than Sandy?

More than 300,000 still without power.

News

Driver Gets Nasty Note After Parking in Snow Spot

‘There’s something called common courtesy,’ note reads.

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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

Joe Biden Comes to Philly to Sit on Train

Vice president tours new Amtrak locomotive at 30th Street.

Jan 6, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Wells Fargo Center. The Timberwolves defeated the Sixers 126-95. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
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Sixers Coach Sends Player to Minors for Being Out of Shape

Arnett Moultrie heads to Delaware.

Dispatches From Pennsyltucky

Manchester, Pa., church kicks out young member for being gay.

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News

Wharton Professor: Overhaul Tenure System

Adam Grant proposes radical changes in op-ed.

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