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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

Jewish Federation Appoints First-Ever Female CEO

And the winner is…

New Jersey Rep Rob Andrews
News

Report: Rob Andrews to Leave Congress

Norcross expected to replace him.

News

5 Reasons Philly Should Not End “Resign To Run”

Mendte: Just another example of Philadelphia politicians helping themselves.

News

Philly Planes Are Later Than You Thought

NYT finds that Philly leads nation in unreported delays.

Bill Green
News

SRC Nominations Should Be Confirmed Today

Bill Green era of Philly school leadership could be started by nightfall.

News

Another Winter Storm Hits Tuesday Night

A mixture of snow, rain, and ice.


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.


PA Governor Tom Corbett
News

Corbett’s Budget Tries to Win Back Voters

After years of cuts, education get a boost.

Temple Athletes Strip Down for Charity Calendar

Get ready to drool a little.

News

Mike Missanelli’s Alleged Homophobic E-mail Taunts (Updated)

Host for The Fanatic doesn’t look good in these selections.

Sexy LGBT Images Up for Grabs in Zoe Strauss Silent Auction

Sales benefit First Person Arts.

Jess Minot: Genetic Heart Disease. Survivor. Fighter.

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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

What If Manhattan Had Been Made in Philly?

A class project reimagines the opening of a classic movie.

News

Snow Days Are Squeezing the School Schedule

Area districts can’t afford much more time off.

News

Could Penn Stater’s Lawsuit Kill America’s Leading Conservative Magazine?

Michael Mann’s defamation suit might empty the coffers of National Review.

News

Can Marijuana Make John Hanger Governor?

Democrat says Pennsylvanians are so fed up with the war on drugs that they’ll join his campaign.

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