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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

Opponent Nearly Hits Head on Backboard While Dunking on the Sixers

Today’s friendly lunchtime GIF.

News

It’s Time to Tear Down the Boyd

Poll: What do you think?

News

Grover Norquist Sets His Sights on Pennsylvania

Uh-oh.

News

Crazy Photo: Somebody Walked Across the Schuylkill

And lived.

News

Princeton Raises Tuition to…a Lot of Money

Still way less than Penn.

Time Running Out to Nominate DVLF HERO

Who’s made a difference in the LGBT community this year?


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

5 Qs: The Changing Face of Hunger in Philly

Philabundance’s George Matysik: “We’re seeing an increase in working poor families.”

Kathleen Kane
News

ProTip: Don’t Do Heroin in Pennsylvania

A.G. warns of a deadly batch.

News

Can Bill Green Legalize Airbnb Before He Leaves Council?

McQuade: Currently, all rentals via the service are illegal in the city.

Penn’s Most Famous Disgraced Journalist Falls Further From Grace

Stephen Glass, denied law license.

Biggest Threat to Super Bowl? Bad Weather

More than terror attack says top-secret report.

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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.


Spike Eskin Saved Angelo Cataldi’s Life Yesterday

According to this strange story.

News

Cord Cutters in Retreat? Comcast Gained Video Subscribers Last Quarter

First gain in six-and-a-half years.

News

Fort Lee Mayor Attending State of the Union

See? Wasn’t Bridgegate worth it after all?

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News

Pennsylvania Could Become Ground-Zero in Union Fight

Bill would end state practice of deducting union dues from public employee checks.

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