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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

Glenn Beck: Still Glenn Beck

Mathis: Don’t be fooled by his thoughtful new pose: Glenn Beck is still Glenn Beck.

News

Tom Gola is Dead

Was one of Philly’s most-accomplished basketball players ever.

News

Philly Closes in on January Snow Record

Already the fourth-most snow in city history, with No. 3 in reach.

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News

How Did Candidate’s Kids Get Into Penn Alexander?

Claim may undermine Kevin Johnson’s “outsider” status.

News

Penn State-Altoona Student Charged With WMD Possession

Also, roommate says he’d take food without permission.

What Philly Gays Did on Instagram This Week

The Snow Upstaged MLK Day Edition.


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

Saving Your Parking Spot Is a Bunch of BS

Lazor: There’s snow in the forecast. And I have no interest in how long it took you to dig out your car.

News

Not-Guity Verdict in Mob Trial

Racketeering, witness tampering among the failed charges.

News

MontCo Teacher Accused of Having Sex With Student

Sexted pictures of herself to 17-year-old boy.

Weekend Roundup

The Weird Beard Revue, Winter Wonderland Ball and more.

News

AccuWeather: More Snow Saturday

Just a few inches this time.

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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

Here Comes The Pope?

Francis visit to Philly in 2015 seems more likely.

News

Jon Gosselin Caught Masturbating on New Show

We can’t actually decide if this is the lowlight of his reality TV career.

News

5 Questions: About That Derailed Train Stuck Over the Schuylkill

Is there a ticking time bomb on our tracks?

Carol Neulander Hit Man to Go Free

The man who killed the rabbi’s wife.

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